Development
In January 2001, the character returned to Coronation Street with actress Joanna Foster taking over the role. Susan comes back to Weatherfield to introduce her son, Adam (Iain de Caestecker) to his grandfather, Ken (William Roache). Rick Fulton of the Daily Record said Ken is "amazed, but also devastated" that Susan kept his grandson a secret for so long. Adam's father is Mike Baldwin (Johnny Briggs), who Susan married in 1986. Susan told Mike she had an abortion and he threw her out the following year. Fulton explained "But that will be exposed as a lie. It seems Susan, who had grown to hate her husband, didn't think Mike would be a fit father for her child. She decided she wanted to bring up the baby on her own without any of his influence." The news rocks Ken and Mike, when they learn they are linked by Adam. On 22 January 2001, Brian Roberts of the Daily Mirror reported Susan would be killed off in a car accident. Her death would then kick-start a custody battle for her son, Adam, between her father and her ex-husband. Roberts said Susan is "adamant" that she does not want Mike having anything to do with Adam and she decides to take him to Ireland. However, while they are on their way Susan crashes the car and dies.
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