Katherine Watson, often known as Katie, appeared in the TV series Geordie Hospital. The 50-year-old ex-army officer was last seen in the Newcastle area on early Thursday afternoon
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Northumbria Police have launched an urgent appeal. A spokesperson for the force said: "The 50-year-old was last seen in the Heaton road area at around 1pm today, and we're growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. Searches are ongoing to locate Katherine, who is described as a white woman, around 5ft 6ins in height, of slim build, with short light grey hair. She has a number of tattoos on her arms, as well as a military tattoo on her chest.
Following news of her disappearance, a now-retired former colleague wrote on social media: "For many of us at Newcastle Hospitals she was our rock during the worst parts of the Covid Pandemic." Another described her as "one of the most wonderful women I have had the pleasure of knowing".
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