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It is with great sadness that David Beckett has confirmed tonight that his beloved wife and Coronation Street actress Anne Kirkbride has passed away peacefully in a Manchester hospital after a short illness.
Tributes began pouring in to the actress, who was was taking time off from the soap after 44 years due to exhaustion.
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Anne Kirkbride an incredible actress. Played Deirdre for 44 years. This is just so sad.
Wednesday 27 November, 2024
Wednesday 27 November, 2024
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Here's why Coronation Street just won't be the same without Deirdre Barlow
ANNE KIRKBRIDE AKA Deirdre Barlow in Coronation Street sadly passed away today, aged 60.
ITV said in a statement:
Tributes began pouring in to the actress, who was was taking time off from the soap after 44 years due to exhaustion.
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As if you needed a reminder as to how much of a gem she was, here’s a quick compilation of Deirdre’s funniest moments.
RIP.
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