Coronation Street and Porridge actress Patricia Brake dies aged 79

Coronation Street star Alex Bain has been snapped out and about with a foot brace after injuring his ankle at the end of May.The actor, 20, plays Simon Barlow in the long-running soap, and has been spotted hanging out with friends wearing a foot brace after ending up in A&E at Blackburn Hospital with the injury. He later returned to the hospital for a check-up, getting an x-ray done at the fracture clinic to see how his foot was doing.The Corrie star's ankle seems to be healing well, and he was spotted chatting with friends and drinking a Starbucks coffee while standing on the pavement.

One of Coronation Street's original cast members, Ernst Walder, has died at the age of 94.The actor played the role of Ivan Cheveski, who was the son-in-law of Elsie Tanner in the hit soap opera. He was also the boyfriend of the show's co-creator Tony Warren in the 1960s. According to metro.co.uk, he passed away on Monday 6 September last year, but it was not known until now.

Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd took a break from the soap world as he and his girlfriend enjoyed a luxurious trip to Kent. The actor, 34, celebrated his love Hanni Treweek’s 33rd birthday during the trip as the pair camped out in a wigwam that had stunning views.Their luxury accommodation that is reported to cost £1,200 a night overlooked the stunning Kent countryside and came with all of the modcons the pair needed.The star, who plays David Platt on the ITV soap, took his 389,000 Instagram followers with him for the trip that included a spot of lion watching. Their unique accommodation featured underfloor heating, an outside viewing area to watch goats roaming nearby, and access to a golf buggy to explore the Port Lympne Safari Park and Wild Animal Reserve.

Coronation Street actor Todd Boyce is stepping back into Stephen Reid's shoes 26 years after he first played the part on the cobbles. Todd played Audrey's illegitimate son Stephen from 1996 to 1997, before later reprising the role in 2007. And after admitting he was "living in fear" that they might replace him and find another actor to play Stephen, it's no surprise to hear that Todd is thrilled to be back.

It's a long week ahead for Coronation Street's Toyah Battersby after delivering a heartfelt eulogy at Imran's funeral, as she said she wishes she had died instead of him. However, there are still suspicions over her part in his death. Later, Toyah (Georgia Taylor) heads to the police station.

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Coronation Street star Millie Gibson stole the show on Saturday 11 June, as she wowed fans on the red carpet in a sleek white dress. The young star, 17, is best known for her role as Kelly Neelan on the popular ITV soap, yet her glamorous outfit at this year’s British Soap Awards was a world away from the gangster’s daughter she plays.

Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has unveiled a growing baby bump as she walked the red carpet at the 2022 British Soap Awards. The actress who is best known for playing Shona Ramsay in the popular ITV soap looked to be glowing as she attended the star studded bash on 11 June.

Coronation Street star James Caroll has died. He was best known for playing Brian ‘Bumper’ Humphreys on the Channel 4 soap between 1988 and 1991. He appeared as Mary Taylor’s friend Colin in Coronation Street, too.

Brookside and Coronation Street actor James Caroll has sadly died.The late actor was best known for playing Brian ‘Bumper’ Humphreys on the Channel 4 soap between 1988 and 1991. He also appeared as Mary Taylor’s friend Colin in Coronation Street earlier this year. James, who lived in Preston, Lancashire, is thought to have died suddenly.

Coronation Street fans think they have figured out the cause behind Imran Habeeb and Toyah Battersby's car crash on the ITV soap. Viewers were left heartbroken on Wednesday after Imran died in a devastating twist following his mystery car crash with Toyah. At first, Imran played the hero after the crash as he rescued wife Toyah from the wreckage of the car and got her to safety, begging her not to die.

Coronation Street star Charlie de Melo has unveiled a new look after his character Imran Habeeb was tragically killed off on Wednesday's episode of the ITV soap. Viewers were left heartbroken on the latest episode of Corrie after Imran died in a devastating twist following his mystery car crash with Toyah Battersby.

Coronation Street fans were left baffled over a paramedic's blunder on Wednesday night as Imran Habeeb died in a devastating twist on the ITV soap. During the latest instalment, it followed on from Tuesday's episode, where it showed Imran and Toyah Battersby unconscious after a horrific car crash.

Coronation Street fans were left heartbroken on Wednesday night as Imran Habeeb died in a devastating twist on the ITV soap. During the latest instalment, it followed on from Tuesday's episode, where it showed Imran and Toyah Battersby unconscious after a horrific car crash. At first, Imran played the hero after the crash as he rescued wife Toyah from the wreckage of the car and got her to safety, begging her not to die.

Coronation Street star Patricia Brake has passed away after a very long battle with cancer. The actress, who played Mike Baldwin's sister-in-law Viv Baldwin, in the long-running ITV soap, died aged 79. The sad news was confirmed by her son.

TV star Patricia Brake has sadly died at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer, her family has said.

Actress Patricia Brake has died at the age of 79 following a long cancer battle, it has been announced. She had a career that spanned over 60 years, but she was best known for her roles in the 1970s sitcom Porridge.The star also appeared in soaps such as Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale. Patricia's son Jon McBain shared the news on Twitter, he wrote: "I can confirm that my mother, the actress Patricia Brake, died earlier today at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer." Her agent Scott Marshall Partners also issued a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our client and well-loved stage and TV actress, Patricia Brake, at the age of 79, after a very long battle with cancer.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.