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Coronation Street icon Geoffrey Hinsliff dies aged 87

Coronation Street icon Geoffrey Hinsliff dies aged 87

He appeared in the soap for a decade Coronation Street legend Geoffrey Hinsliff has died at the age of 87, it has been announced. Hinsliff was best known for starring as Don Brennan on the cobbles from 1987 to 1997. His passing was confirmed by the ITV soap, with tributes pouring in for the late […]

1 year ago

Soap legend Roberta Taylor dies aged 76

Soap legend Roberta Taylor dies aged 76

Actress Roberta Taylor has died at the age of 76. Taylor had emphysema, and a fall two months ago worsened her underlying ill health with pneumonia, the Guardian reports. She passed away on July 6. Taylor was known across the nation as one of the most recognisable faces in the world British soaps. After playing […]

1 year ago

Coronation Street icon quits soap after 50 years on the cobbles

Coronation Street icon quits soap after 50 years on the cobbles

Her departure will be aired next year Coronation Street legend Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt in the soap, is leaving the show after five decades. Worth will celebrate 50 years on the cobbles in July, but will leave her iconic role at the end of this year. Gail will say goodbye to Weatherfield as […]

1 year ago

Coronation Street actress Julie Goodyear diagnosed with dementia

Coronation Street actress Julie Goodyear diagnosed with dementia

Julie Goodyear starred in the British soap for 25 years Coronation Street actress Julie Goodyear has sadly been diagnosed with dementia. The 81-year-old’s husband, Scott Brand, confirmed the harrowing news in a statement this afternoon. He explained that she was suffering from forgetfulness but doctors then diagnosed her with dementia. Scott shared: “My darling wife and […]

3 years ago

Emmerdale’s Sam Gannon dies aged 31 whilst visiting family in the US

Emmerdale’s Sam Gannon dies aged 31 whilst visiting family in the US

He has been described as a ‘real life Duracell bunny’ Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has died suddenly whilst abroad in the US, his family have confirmed. The 31-year-old was travelling in California and staying with family when he passed away on Tuesday. His death is being investigated by police but is not being treated as […]

3 years ago

EastEnders veteran June Brown, who played Dot Cotton, dies at 95

EastEnders veteran June Brown, who played Dot Cotton, dies at 95

She played one of Eastenders most iconic roles for more than 30 years June Brown, best known for playing Dot Cotton on EastEnders, has sadly passed away at age 95. The soap legend died “very peacefully” at her home on Sunday, her family said in a statement via the BBC. June Brown, who played Dot […]

4 years ago