The Sun on Sunday can reveal she will be diagnosed with a brain tumour.
And she will reject emergency surgery to remove the growth, fearing she might wake up to a life that she no longer remembers.
Soap sources said it would end in tragedy for Rita, who has recently been experiencing strange symptoms, such as bouts of forgetfulness.
One said: “It has been suggested she might have dementia, but she does not.
“In fact, she will be diagnosed with a tumour and her doctors will say there is a serious risk she will die if they don’t remove it.
“But Rita is terrified that she could not know who she is, or recognise her friends.
“All the indications are that this will end tragically.”
Rita’s diagnosis is expected to be revealed in October.
Actress Barbara, 83, made a one-off appearance as Rita in 1964 before being made a regular character in 1972.
She has run her shop the Kabin since the 1970s.
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