Coronation Street star Liz Dawn – who played character Vera Duckworth for 34 years – has passed away at the age of 77 after a long battle with lung condition emphysema.
Corrie’s executive producer Kieran Roberts added: “Liz Dawn was a true Coronation Street legend, a brilliant actor and a wonderful person.
As Coronation Street’s Vera Duckworth for 34 years, Liz brought so much joy and happiness to so many.
“Everyone lucky enough to have worked with Liz during her thirty-four years playing Corrie icon Vera Duckworth will remember her with huge affection.”