Coronation Street first Sarah Platt star's sad death and funeral attended by Helen WorthBefore Tina O'Brien took on the role of Sarah Platt on Coronation Street the character was played by twinsView 5 Images Coronation Street original Sarah Platt star’s death and funeral attended by Helen Worth (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)A Coronation Street actress tragically passed away just months after her debut on the famous cobbles. ‌Whilst Tina O'Brien is widely recognised for portraying Sarah, she wasn't actually the first to bring the character to life. View 5 Images Sarah was originally played by twins (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)The twins were selected to play Sarah Platt after arriving two months early. Coronation Street cast members, including Helen Worth, who portrays Gail Platt, were present at Leah's funeral service at Butler Street Methodist Church in Manchester. View 5 Images Lynsay left the soap in 1999‌In 2004, Lynsay made a poignant return to Weatherfield alongside other child stars for a documentary titled The Kids From Coronation Street.