The ITV icon admitted she had secretly battling the hidden condition for two decades, but finally came clean after eagle-eyed fans noticed a worrying detail in one of her pics View 4 Images Samia Longchambon opened up on how she is coping with her secret illness

One of Coronation Street's most beloved stars had admitted battling a secret disease for two decades. It came after fans were left concerned for her welfare after spotting a bizarre detail in one of her recent pics. ‌

Samia Longchambon, 43, is best known for playing Maria Connor on Corrie , and has gone through a slew of health-related storylines during her time on the cobbles. But little did fans know that she was dealing with her own problems behind the camera. ‌

Now, the actress has revealed just how much she

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