Coronation Street's Rana Habeeb has been killed off, after she was crushed to death following the Underworld factory roof collapse.
In emotional scenes the much-loved character finally passed away in fiancé Kate's arms, after actress Bhavna Limbachia confirmed earlier this year she was quitting the soap.
While many fans rushed to Twitter to praise bosses for the heart-wrenching scenes, there was also plenty of backlash for the LGBT fanbase, who slammed bosses for following the 'Burying Your Gay' trope and killing off a lesbian character.
Heart-wrenching: Coronation Street's Rana Habeeb has been killed off, after she was crushed to death following the Underworld factory roof collapse
Rana's death came as a shock to many Corrie fans - though not all as Bhavna had confirmed beforehand she was leaving the soap - especially as she was thought to be nowhere near the factory when the roof collapsed.
However Rana returned to the factory to fetch the weddings rings, as fellow bride Kate (played by Faye Brookes) waited patiently at the venue for her wife-to-be.
It was then revealed that Rana was trapped under the rubble, and made a desperate phonecall to Kate for help.
In tears: In emotional scenes the much-loved character finally passed away in fiancé Kate's arms, on what was supposed to be their wedding day
While paramedics managed to reach Rana, she asked doctor Ali to break the news to Kate that she might not survive.
After Kate wept at the chance she may never see her wife-to-be again, she decided to try and save her and ran into the factory rubble.
In scenes that left viewers on the brink of tears, Kate and Rana recited their wedding vows to each other and exchanged rings, and the nurse then suddenly passed away.
Mrs and Mrs: As Rana lay under the rubble, she and Kate emotionally exchanged their rings and wedding vows
We'll make it: Despite Rana insisting she would not survive, Kate was adamant she would and they would live a long and happy life together
RIP: The episode ended on a sombre note as Kate sobbed hysterically while cradling Rana after her death, as the camera panned away from the destroyed factory roof
The episode ended on a sombre note as Kate sobbed hysterically while cradling the woman she loved, as the camera panned up and out of the destroyed factory.
While many viewers were left in tears by the heartbreaking scenes, others had a decidedly more upset response, particularly from the LGBTQ community.
Many accused Corrie of following the Burying Your Gays trope, which has long seen TV and films brutally end same-sex romances.
Mixed: While many viewers were left in tears by the heartbreaking scenes, others had a decidedly more upset response, particularly from the LGBTQ community
Controversial: Many accused Corrie of following the Burying Your Gays trope, which has long seen TV and films brutally end same-sex romances
One irate viewer wrote: 'So #corrie has decided to follow the bury your gays trope too? Disappointing tbh.'
Another added: 'Yet another LGBT character killed off. Yet another WOC killed ff. When are you going to learn that there are other ways to tell a story? You build up these characters and their relationship. You give the community hope. This is baiting & Bury Your
