I've been an EastEnders fan ever since I can remember. When I think of the soap, Sonia Fowler is one of the first names that pops into my head, so understandably, I was gutted when I found out Natalie Cassidy would be leaving the soap – but I wasn't surprised. Due to the timing of the announcement, along with many other fans, I was convinced her exit would coincide with the 40th anniversary live episode . It looked touch and go for Sonia when she went into labour with Julia in the rubble but of