Paul had previously made the decision that he wanted his life to end on his own terms, obtaining drugs to take when the time called. Last week, viewers watched heartbreaking scenes as he decided to end his own life in the arms of his husband Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank).

However, they were interrupted by Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) and Paul’s plan was halted. In the most recent instalment, he told Billy he was sticking around for his upcoming birthday as he made a huge decision on his life.

He told Billy that he’s had a change of heart and wants to die naturally, instead of his original plan to end his life. Although ITV views believe they’ve worked out when Paul will meet his end on the cobbles.

Taking to Twitter, one viewer said: “I think Paul’s death will be in September.”

Another fan wrote: “Storyline with Paul is breaking my heart. I feel for them all

“Paul’s gonna die around his birthday on August 24th” tweeted one viewer.

Someone else added: “I think deep down Paul doesn’t want to end it all. That’s why he keeps stalling.”

Praising the emotional scenes, another commented: “Billy and Paul scenes are so strong even in today’s episode.”

This week, the cast of Coronation Street were spotted filming scenes for Paul’s funeral, suggesting his end is coming in the next few months.

In images published by Metro, Paul’s closest family and friends were seen looking sombre as they mourned their loved one.

His husband was seen at the funeral along with his mum Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove), twin sister Gemma Brown (Dolly-Rose Campbell), daughter Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) and Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce).

Other characters spotted at the emotional scene included David Platt (Jack P Shepherd), George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley), Dev Alahan (Jimmi Harkishin), Ed Bailey (Trevor Michael Georges) and Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment).