Coronation Street spoilers tonight: Paul Foreman passes away as Billy races against time to be by his side

Paul Foreman, played by Peter Ash, has died in Coronation Street, as his family and friends are left devastated by the news.

The character, who has been in the soap for eight years, passed away in tonight's episode after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

In heartbreaking scenes, Billy Mayhew, played by Daniel Brocklebank, discovered Paul's body in his flat and broke down in tears.

Paul's death has left a huge hole in the lives of his family and friends, who are now struggling to come to terms with their loss.

In the lead-up to his death, Paul had been determined to make the most of his remaining time and even managed to walk his daughter Summer Spellman, played by Harriet Bibby, down the aisle at her wedding to Aaron Sandford, played by James Craven, last week.

He had also been spending quality time with Billy, who had been by his side throughout his illness.

Coronation Street viewers have been left devastated by Paul's death, with many taking to social media to express their sadness.

One fan wrote: "I'm absolutely heartbroken. Paul was one of my favourite characters and I can't believe he's gone." Another added: "This is the saddest thing I've ever seen on Corrie. I'm going to miss Paul so much."

Paul's death is a reminder of the importance of cherishing our loved ones while we have them.