How old is anne kirkbride in coronation street

We had some rows over the years as Ken and Deirdre and it was wonderful to play those scenes opposite her. World Canada Local. Full Menu Search Menu. Close Local your local region National.

Search Submit search Quick Search. Comments Close comments menu. Video link. Her talent over the years made a massive contribution to Coronation Street. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later?

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Deirdre's best Corrie moments. Recommended Tributes pour in for Anne Kirkbride. The campaign was even backed by Prime Minister Tony Blair. Kate Ford, Kirkbride's on-screen daughter Tracy, was among Coronation Street co-stars who took to Twitter to pay their tributes.

Kirkbride started in Coronation Street in as Deirdre Hunt and over the years became known for her character's large glasses and husky voice. Deirdre Barlow had been off screen after Kirkbride was give a three-month break by the show's producers. Coronation Street's creator Tony Warren said: "Anne was very easy to love. Her talent over the years made a massive contribution to Coronation Street.

Kate Ford, who plays Deirdre's daughter Tracy Barlow, tweeted : "Heartbroken at the loss of my friend and beautiful on screen mummy. The most crazy, funny per cent human. My life was enriched by her. She had just tremendous fun and talent," he said.

Coronation Street executive producer Kieran Roberts said: "There are no words to describe the sense of grief we feel at Anne's passing. We know only too acutely how much Anne meant to the millions of people who watched her create the legendary character of Deirdre Barlow.