Amanda Mealing thanks Casualty for ‘amazing send off’ after her final show airs By Press Association April 3 2021, 10:36pm April 3 2021, 10:36pm Share Amanda Mealing thanks Casualty for ‘amazing send off’ after her final show airs Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/lifestyle/2101669/amanda-mealing-thanks-casualty-for-amazing-send-off-after-her-final-show-airs/ Copy Link Amanda Mealing is taking a break from Casualty (Matt Crossick/PA) Amanda Mealing’s character Connie Beauchamp has left Casualty. The actress, 53, has played Connie since 2004. Saturday’s episode of Casualty saw Connie embark on a career break as she puts her personal life ahead of work. We’re saying a goodbye for now to our Queen of Casualty! 👑😗@meamandamealing #Casualty pic.twitter.com/JgG6L0ghXx— BBC Casualty (@BBCCasualty) April 3, 2021 After the programme aired, Mealing tweeted: “What an amazing send off. Thank you, guys!” She added: “…and relax… I’m struggling to see through the tears. “Thank you for all the love. #AuRevoir not goodbye #17YearsOfConnie is a long time.” Mealing, 53, is taking a break from the BBC medical drama to focus on her production company and finish a feature film. (Ian West/PA) Beauchamp has been a fixture of the Holby City and Casualty universe since 2004, when she debuted in the former series as a cardiothoracic consultant. Over the years, the character has risen through the ranks, to become a fan favourite and appeared regularly across both series. Mealing was labelled the “Queen of Casualty” on the programme’s official Twitter page.