Tributes have been pouring in for Anne Kirkbride. Dermot O'Leary who's back to host the UK's National TV Awards, says they'll pay tribute to Anne Kirkbride at the ceremony tomorrow night.
The actress who played Deirdre Barlow on Coronation Street has died, after a short illness. Film on the soap has been suspended for the day, as tributes pour in from her co-stars.
In a statement 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. She will be greatly missed by the Coronation Street team who share happy memories of working with her. We feel blessed and honoured to have known her. Our thoughts are with David and their family.' William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow said: 'I feel Anne's loss so personally having worked closely with her for over 40 years. She was such a loving and vibrant person. You always knew she was there because her laugh was never far away. Coronation Street has lost one of its iconic characters and Anne will be greatly missed.' Liz Dawn who played Vera Duckworth said: 'It's like the heart of the show has been ripped out because she was so well loved by the cast and crew and by the millions of viewers who watched it. She was so lovely and I feel so sad. I'm so shocked because she had previously beaten illness and she showed such courage and spirit. I didn't realise she was ill, it was such a shock to hear that another illness has come and taken her away at such a young age. After going through so much, I'm so shocked to find that something else has come and taken her away from us.'
Heartbroken at the loss of my friend and beautiful on screen mummy. The most crazy funny 100 per cent human. My life was enriched by her
— kate ford (@kateford76) January 19, 2015
Cannot describe how devastated we all are. Sleep tight gorgeous lady we will miss you ridiculous amounts RIP Annie x
— Kym Marsh (@msm4rsh) January 19, 2015
Very sad to hear that Anne Kirkbride has passed away. I very much liked this lady and will remember our little chats.
— Helen Flanagan (@helenflanagan1) January 20, 2015
Rest In Peace My Beautiful Super Stylish Annie... #corriefamily #gutted ??
— Brooke Levi Vincent (@BrookeLVincent) January 19, 2015
This woman was a hoot. So privileged to have known her. Her every other sentence was 'I love you'. Kindness itself. pic.twitter.com/ndCbu7PCZK
— Jonathan Harvey (@JOJEHARVEY) January 20, 2015
