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Vera star Kenny Doughty has announced he is leaving hit ITV drama Vera after eight years. The actor, who plays DS Aiden Healy, has left fans gutted with the news as he released a statement in which he paid tribute to his co-star Brenda Blethyn, who plays Vera Stanhope.
Kenny has shared an emotional statement after he recently worried fans by posting a string of photos from the set of the popular Sunday night show recently and said "thanks for the memories". Viewers quickly took to social media to quiz Kenny about his future on the much-loved drama but hadn't, until now, shared a response.
Paying a sweet tribute to his co-star and "inspiration" Brenda Blethyn, Kenny thanked his co-star for their eight years together on set. In a statement, the 47-year-old shared: "After 8 years & 35 Vera films I’ve made the difficult decision of handing over DS Healy’s badge.
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"I can confirm I am leaving Vera. I want to thank everyone who’s made this amazing time so joyous, ITV, Silverprint, all the brilliant cast and crew BUT of course my buddy & inspiration Brenda Blethyn. The perfect leading star who I owe so much to. I feel lucky to have you as a friend, you make me howl with laughter & have been a rock for me over the years. I can’t thank you enough. Precious times."
He added: "And finally the Vera fans: without you and your support I would never have made so many films. You really are the best fans in the world. Thank you so much for your loyalty & love for the show." Sharing the statement on Twitter, Kenny said: "A difficult decision but I have decided to hand over DS Healy’s badge."
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Vera actor Kenny Doughty has made the "difficult decision" to leave the ITV series after playing the role of Aiden Healy for eight years. The actor paid a tribute to his co-star Brenda Blethyn in a sweet Instagram post, detailing the reasons behind his decision. Kenny shared a photo of him and Brenda along with the caption: "After 8 years & 35 Vera films I've made the difficult decision of handing over DS Healy's badge.
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One of the much-loved stars of long-standing ITV hit drama series Vera has sadly announced plans to step down from the role after an incredible eight years. Actor Kenny Doughty, 47, who plays DS Aiden Healy in the popular detective series, revealed in an emotional statement on that his time on the show will soon be coming to an end.The star took to Instagram on Monday to let fans know the news, while thanking co-star Brenda Blethyn, 77, who plays Vera Stanhope for all the memories they made whilst working as an on-screen double act. Kenny told his 38,600 followers: "After 8 years & 35 Vera films I’ve made the difficult decision of handing over DS Healy’s badge.