Who is Claire King? Coronation Street and Emmerdale star sacked from Smart Energy role after ‘euthanasia’ comments – The Sun

Claire recently shocked fans when she admitted she would consider euthanasia when she gets older

CORONATION Street star Claire King hit headlines recently when she admitted she would consider euthanasia when she got older.

However, her comments led to her being dropped as a spokesperson for Smart Energy and shell appear on Loose Women on Tuesday, July 18 to discuss the topic.

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Claire, 54, hit headlines after admitting she would consider euthanasia after being diagnosed with a degenerative disease.

The actress is divorced with no children and worries about becoming a burden on people when shes older.

Claire suffers fromrheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease where the bodys own immune system attacks the bodys joints.

As a result of her condition, she has had the joints in her fingers removed and replaced with plates.

Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, she said: I do worry about when Im older and becoming a burden on people around me.

I can understand why people choose assisted dying and its getting to the point where I would consider it myself.

Most of my family will be gone. Its not a selfish thing. Its a decision at a certain age, when youre becoming a burden to others.

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The Sun exclusively revealed Claire was sacked from her role as Smart Energy spokesperson and may even lose her fee after she claimed she would consider assisted suicide.

Sources close to the company have said that her comments which were given during a promotional interview for the company upset bosses, leading to her being given the boot.

A source said: They couldnt believe her comments and definitely dont want to be associated with any of that.

This could even lead to her losing her fee entirely.

A spokesperson for Smart Energy GB declined to comment.

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Claire who plays Erica Holroyd is leaving Corrie this summer after three years, but the role is expected to be kept open for her to return in the future.

She said: Its been a dream come true to tread those famous cobbles. I was only meant to stay for six weeks initially, so for Erica to be so popular that she stayed for three years and even worked in The Rovers was a real compliment to me as an actress.

Ive had such a great time with the cast and crew, so its fabulous that they have left the door open for Erica to return in the future.

Who knows what adventures shell be getting up to away from the Street? Shes certainly not boring.

As for me, Im ready for another challenge. Im not leaving the screens anytime soon, so watch this space.

Corrie boss Kate Oates revealed her exit will involve an affair with Kevin Webster.

Kevin is in a serious relationship with Anna Windass, while Erica has been involved with Dev Alahan for over a year.

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Claire was originally known for her role as Kim Tate in Emmerdale until she left the soap after 10 years in 1999.

She was then cast in Bad Girls in 2000 and played Karen Betts until she left in 2004.

In 2006, she took part inthe fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing finishing in sixth place.

King also appeared on the 14th series of Celebrity Big Brother in August 2014 but left the show on Day 16 due to illness.

The Sun also revealed that Claire has signed up for the next series of In Therapy.

The new series of the Channel 5 show will see a string of famous faces undergoing therapy as they give viewers an unprecedented insight into some of their deepest and darkest emotions.

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Who is Claire King? Coronation Street and Emmerdale star sacked from Smart Energy role after 'euthanasia' comments - The Sun