The actress, who played the role for 44 years and first appeared in the soap in 1972, passed away on Monday evening after a ‘short illness’.Coronation Street’s official Twitter page confirmed the news this evening, tweeting: ‘It is with great sadness that we can confirm that Coronation Street actress Anne Kirkbride has passed away.’It is with great sadness that we can confirm that Coronation Street actress Anne Kirkbride has passed away A statement has also been released by soap bosses, reading: ‘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.‘David and the programme’s cast and crew are heartbroken and deeply saddened at the loss of Anne who has been a Coronation Street icon for 44 years.’Corrie executive producer Kieran Roberts added: ‘There are no words to describe the sense of grief we feel at Anne’s passing. They have asked for privacy at this very sad and distressing time.Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. We know only too acutely how much Anne meant to the millions of people who watched her create the legendary character of Deirdre Barlow.‘She will be greatly missed by the Coronation Street team who share happy memories of working with her. You always knew she was there because her laugh was never far away.“She was an impeccable performer with superb comedy timing and an immense gift for really heightened drama. CORONATION Street legend Anne Kirkbride died last night after losing her battle with cancer, age 60. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Anne Kirkbride had an estate of £186,651, reduced to £103,942 after debts She is believed to have earned £270,000 a year playing Deirdre Barlow The … Anne Kirkbride, who has died aged 60, played Deirdre, the bespectacled, careworn femme fatale in ITV’s record-breaking soap opera Coronation Street for … A source told The Sun that Anne’s illness started off as breast cancer but then spread to her brain. Her talent over the years made a massive contribution to Coronation Street.’Anne, who appeared in 1,439 episodes, is best known for her on-scree partnership with William Roache, who played her on-screen husband Ken Barlow.Speaking of her passing, Roache said in a statement posted on the Coronation Street website: ‘I feel Anne’s loss so personally having worked closely with her for over 40 years. Coronation Street spoilers: Carla fears for her and Peter as he refuses to leave AbiWhy you need to be thinking about training for your career NOWCoronation Street spoilers: Debbie suspects shock Peter and Abi affairCoronation Street spoilers: Carla confronts Peter over Abi drugs dramaCoronation Street spoilers: Geoff Metcalfe arrested as the truth about his evil is finally exposed?Coronation Street spoilers: Horror for the Platts as a sinkhole destroys their homeCoronation Street spoilers: Billy Mayhew discovers who the dead body is?Coronation Street spoilers: Dramatic exit for Geoff as the truth is exposed but is he jailed?Coronation Street spoilers: Evil Geoff Metcalfe dies in shocking exit as an enemy kills him? "William Roache, who played Anne’s on screen husband Ken Barlow, said previously: “I feel Anne’s loss so personally having worked closely with her for over 40 years.“She was such a loving and vibrant person. Anne Kirkbride, who played Coronation Street legend Deirdre Barlow, has sadly died (Picture: PA) Anne Kirkbride, who played Coronation Street legend Deirdre Barlow, has sadly died at … "I'll miss the failed romances and the feuds, but not the fashion. Our thoughts are with David and their family.’And ITV Director of Television Peter Fincham echoed Kieran’s thoughts, writing: ‘Anne has been a truly loyal servant to Coronation Street since joining the programme in the early 1970s. "Beverley first graced the cobbles in 1984 as Gail and Brian Tisley's friend June Dewhurst - and it was only in 1989 that the actress returned to claim the iconic role of Liz McDonald.Meanwhile, filming on Coronation Street has been put on hold due to Ed Sheeran named baby Lyra after main character in his favourite book Messi ‘agrees Man City contract worth £623M’ as dad flies to Barca for talks How to get 48 days off work until next Xmas by taking 18 days of annual leave Kidnapped Shannon Matthews to forever live in secret in 'extraordinary' ruling Back-to-school with the Radfords as they share how to get 22 kids organised©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No.
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