If you follow Coronation Street actor Tina O’Brien on social media, you probably noticed she suddenly went quiet. Fans picked up on it quickly, especially after a few emotional updates involving her family. Now we finally know what’s been going on and it’s something no one expected.
Coronation Street Fans Noticed Something Was Off
A few weeks ago, everything seemed normal. Tina shared a photo dump from early November, some filming pics, some moments with her kids, the usual cheerful stuff. Then the posts stopped, and it felt like something had changed. Right before the silence, she shared a video of her daughter Scarlett singing. Tina said the performance gave her goosebumps and made her emotional, and she loved seeing Scarlett find her own style.
At the time, it seemed like a proud-parent moment, but given what we know now, it makes more sense why she was feeling so emotional. Her Corrie friends reacted fast. Sally Carman said the clip was “excellent,” Helen Flanagan left heart emojis, and Lucy-Jo Hudson said Scarlett’s voice was “absolutely gorgeous.” Claire Sweeney also said the performance was beautiful, and Daniel Brocklebank added clapping emojis. Fans also jumped in, calling Scarlett talented, charismatic, and confident.
Tina Shares the Real Reason She’s Been Quiet
After some time away, Tina returned to social media with a simple black background and a short message. She explained that her father had recently passed away. She said she didn’t know how to talk about it at first and that her heart felt heavy, but she was thankful he wasn’t suffering anymore. Tina also thanked the people who supported her during this difficult time and said they meant a lot to her. She ended the post with a rainbow, a star, a heart, and praying hands emojis.
Tina, who plays Sarah Platt, is known for being strong both on and off screen, and she clearly has a lot of support around her right now; from co-stars, friends, fans, and of course her family. Meanwhile, Scarlett continues to impress with her work on Waterloo Road and her singing videos online. It’s been a tough time for Tina, but she has a strong community behind her while she deals with her loss. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street news and updates.