Anne Kirkbride Dies

Just to digress and also sorry she has died so young, but a few series ago we watched Benidorm and thought it crude but funny.As a family we thought Madge was awful and "raddled" and I was very shocked to find she was 6 months younger than me!!

I never watched Corrie but it's shaken me a little to discover that she was born a day before me.

Just got carried away watching some youtube videos of the years gone by with Blanche and Deirdre, the AA meeting in 2009, seems only like yesterday. Both fantastic and one wouldn't have been the same without the other. Now they are reunited. God bless.

I do feel for Kate Ford though, she will miss Anne and so will little Amy. (Mind you, they do say it jumps a generation and she is getting as cutting in remarks as Blanche was!)

Haven't watched Corrie for years but I used to love Deirdre's double act with her mother Blanche.

Very sad that Anne Kirkbride has died.

One of the online papers today said she died of a brain tumour.

I loved the way Deirdre aways wore a belt draped 70s-style around the hips...

I think she had throat cancer - perhaps heavy smoker? She had a very husky voice. Me and DH used to be amused at her orange skin when everyone else on the prog was pale. She had a place in Spain (Mojacar, I think) and so spent a lot of time in the sun.

It said that she died after a short illness. She had taken 8 weeks off and was expected to return to the Street. She will be missed. That house will not be the same without her.

Much too young to leave us. RIP.

Very sad. I loved her double act with Ken, and her mother Blanche.

Surprised to read this. I haven't watched Corrie for at least 12 mths so wasn't aware she was missing.

R.I.P.

So sad.

Oh no!

She had cancer some years ago. In her neck I think. May have recurred. I dont know. Poor lady.

I had a feeling she must be ill. She has been out if the program for quite some time now. Yes Ana you're right The Street won't be the same without her. Terribly sad and only 60 too.

I didnt know she was ill.

Oh no! I was just wondering what had happened to Deirdre

Oh dear. She was 60 apparently and had played the role for 43 years.

What???

The Street won't be the same without Deirdre...

Thats very sad she will be missed thats for sure.