Erin with some food, but Erin told her to leave as she did not need her charity. Sonya then made it clear that she would be there for Erin when she needed her. Ovarian cancer and departure In early December 2018, Neighbours confirmed a character was being killed off in 2019, saying that "the devastating death of a fan favourite will change the lives of their neighbours – and us – forever." Speculation about Morey's imminent departure from the serial began shortly after when her co-star Sharon Johal (Dipi Rebecchi) posted a video to her Instagram account appearing to show Morey's leaving party. Baker (Callum) and Pranita (Jade) were also seen on set increasing the speculation that Sonya would be the departing character. On 11 January 2019, Duncan Lindsay of the Metro reported that Sonya would die in an upcoming storyline, after being left with weeks to live. Later that month, it was confirmed Sonya would be diagnosed with ovarian cancer ahead of her departure. Sonya is admitted to Erinsborough Hospital after collapsing, and the doctors initially suspect that it has something to do with her recent poisoning. However, a large cyst is found on her ovary and a gynaecologist suggests that it should be removed quickly. Sonya is also told that she may have to undergo a hysterectomy, which leaves her "devastated", as she had hoped to have another child. Morey said that Karl treats Sonya and does not think her condition is serious, however, an oncologist then informs Sonya that the cyst was cancerous and it has already spread. Of Sonya's reaction, Morey explained: "It's a truly surreal moment for Sonya. Everyone's been putting on a brave face and only focussing on the positive. But then she receives the diagnosis – and no amount of sugar-coating will get away from the fact that this is a very serious situation." Morey also pointed out that her character's chances of beating stage-four cancer were "extremely slim", but Sonya is willing to try whatever treatments are available. Morey hoped the storyline would raise awareness of ovarian cancer, adding that it was Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK in March. Morey revealed that it was not her choice to leave the serial, but once she knew Sonya was being written out, she asked for her to be killed off, knowing that she would never leave Toadie and the children. Morey explained,