Zetti Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 Coronation Street actress Maggie Jones died this morning, aged 75. The actress, who played the much-loved soap character Blanche Hunt, passed away in hospital after losing a long battle with illness. Jones, who studied at the RADA drama school, first appeared in Coronation Street in 1961 as a policewoman. She was granted a full time role as Blanche, the mother of Dierdre, 13 years later and remained on the show until 1976. She made several reappearances in the shows for events such as Deirdre's marriage to Ken Barlow in 1981 and the birth of her grandchild Tracy 1977. Jones was made a full-time cast member in 1999. In 2005 and 2008, Jones won the British Soap Award for 'Best Comedy Performance' for her role on the ITV1 soap. Her other TV credits included Dalziel and Pascore, Peak Practice, The Barchester Chronicles and Heartbeat. Earlier this month, Jones was said to be in a critical condition after being rushed to hospital for life-saving surgery. However, producers later said that the 75-year-old was starting to improve. An ITV representative later added that the soap star was "continuing in the same direction" as she continued to be cared for at Hope Hospital in Salford.
irish_angel Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 This is a great loss to Corrie. Maggie was a great actress and her comedy one liners were brilliant in a sometimes dull Coronation Street. The Street won't be the same without her. Condolences go out to her family, friends, castmates and fans. R.I.P. Maggie
devon Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 R.I.P. Maggie I didn't know that she went to RADA...but I'm not surprised. She was a great actress... and she really was one of the few remaining reasons to watch Corrie.
tessalove Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 R.I.P She was a great acctress! I loved Blanche! She's hilarious!! El x
Inactive User Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 OMG! That's so sad! All my thoughts and sympathies goes to her family and friends. I am not a fan of Corrie. But I find Blanche hilarious with her huge glasses and I would crack up at her lines. RIP Maggie
Lesley Bee Posted December 2, 2009 Report Posted December 2, 2009 R.I.P Maggie Jones Corrie has lost a true legend in Maggie, as Blanche her one liners, sarcastic comments and acid tongue had me in stitches, she will be sadly missed
xxJaniexx Posted December 3, 2009 Report Posted December 3, 2009 Its very sad, she was amazing RIP Maggie
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