The character’s death is plausible, as the last season saw the titular character battling a painkiller addiction, which she took to deal with a knee injury.
The upcoming series, ‘The Conners’, is set to explore the lives of the original show’s characters, excluding the 65-year-old actor.
The cancellation of ‘Roseanne’ came hours after the actor posted the racist tweet back in May.
Channing Dungey, ABC’s entertainment president, responded at the time in a statement, saying: “Roseanne’s Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values,” whilst one of the show’s creators, Sara Gilbert, was staunch that her tweet was entirely against its ethos.
Of the new show, ABC confirmed Roseanne would have “no financial or creative involvement in the new series.”
Roseanne, after having apologised, said she regretted the circumstances under which the spin-off had come about.
“I agreed to the settlement in order that 200 jobs of beloved cast and crew could be saved, and I wish the best for everyone involved,” she said.
‘The Conners’ will premiere in the US on 16 October on ABC.
Soap Spin-Off Shows We Need On TV
1. 'Branning Behind Bars'(01 of05)
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Wrongly convicted for murder, with nobody on his side, a jailed Max Branning is in turmoil. As prison life grinds him down, Max realises he needs a plan and reaches out to the one woman capable of helping him: Tanya. But will she respond to his cry for help? Or will she just turn up and ask how Adam is instead? (credit:BBC/Huffington Post UK)
2. 'Carry On Corrie'(02 of05)
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Life on’t cobbles isn’t always easy, and everyone deserves a break every so often. When Norris Cole, Rita Sullivan and Emily Bishop spot an offer for a beach break with Warner’s, it’s a prospect too good to turn down. Cue more than a few ‘99s and a touch of seaside sauciness. (credit:ITV/Huffington Post UK)
3. 'Valerie Does...'(03 of05)
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After spotting the chance to fake her death in the Dales, Valerie Pollard embarks on new adventures. Everything Chelsea Handler can do, she does better. Who needs Silicon Valley when you can travel into Space? (credit:ITV/Huffington Post UK)
4. 'Neighbours: After Dark'(04 of05)
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Ramsey Street may seen like one of the most idyllic residences Down Under - well, Lassiter’s explosion aside - but as the clock ticks past sunset, everything changes. The polite neighbourhood barbecues and council meetings are out, and wild parties are in. You’ll never look at Dr Karl in the same way again. (credit:Network 10/Huff Post UK)
5. 'Make America Great Again'(05 of05)
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Move over, Ann Perkins. Leslie Knope has a new BFF. Yes, it’s her running mate for 2020’s presidential race, Sally Webster. It’ll obviously take someone serious about politics, with experience in local government, to defeat Kanye West. With this in mind, the formidable duo embark on their bid for the Oval Office. (credit:ITV/NBC)