Former Coronation Street actor Roy Barraclough has died aged 81 following a short illness, his agent said in a statement.
Gavin Barker Associates short statement reads: “Our client Roy Barraclough has passed away today aged 81 after a short illness.”
Barraclough also served as a patron of Willow Wood Hospice in Greater Manchester, where he reportedly died following his illness.
Barraclough was also one half of Cissie and Ada, a drag double-act with comedian Les Dawson, the latter playing Ada Shufflebotham while Barraclough played Cissie, described as the ‘more refined of the two’.