Kym Marsh has given an emotional update on her father's incurable cancer. The former Coronation Street star, 47, has previously opened up on how her dad David had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.
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Katie McGlynn, known for her character Sinead Tinker on Coronation Street, was moved to tears when she realised that her character's cervical cancer storyline has saved lives four years after her sad death. Katie's character was killed off in 2019 after she tragically died from cervical cancer and in a heartfelt post, she shared photos of herself as her Corrie character.
She wrote: "I can't quite believe it's been four years since we said goodbye to Sinead Tinker.... a character I will always cherish playing.
As you all know Sinead died from cervical cancer, so please ladies don't forget to go for your smears, it could quite literally save your life." After receiving an influx of comments from fans sharing stories with her and revealing how Sinead's storyline saved their life, she penned another Instagram Story: "Waking up this morning with tears in my eyes reading all of your comments and messages letting me know that Sinead's cervical cancer storyline saved your lives..... "More than anything, I wanted my final storyline on Corrie to mean something and to make a difference.
And the fact so many women are letting me know they might not be here today if it wasn't for that storyline, means more to me than words can ever express. "Four years on, what we created @coronationstreet is still having an affect on people's lives - you have no idea how much this means to me and to the entire team of cast and crew involved in this story." Two years after Katie left Coronation Street, she took part in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and was partnered with Gorka Marquez.
However, after just a couple of weeks she was eliminated from the show and at the time there was growing speculation of tension between her and Gorka. But during a live
.Kym Marsh has given an emotional update on her father's incurable cancer. The former Coronation Street star, 47, has previously opened up on how her dad David had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.
Coronation Street actress Joan Savage has sadly died aged 89.The star briefly played dancer Celeste Pickersgill in the hit ITV soap, with her character being partnered with Norris Cole (Malcolm Hebden) in a competition at the Tower Ballroom. Despite her time on the cobbles, Joan was best known for her roles in The Arthur Haynes Show between 1956 and 1962 and in hit British sitcom Dad's Army. Joan's impressive career in TV and stage spanned six decades.
ITV Coronation Street actress Joan Savage has sadly died at the age of 89. The actress had a successful career spanning 60 years, also known for her role in The Arthur Haynes Show and for appearing in an episode of hit sitcom Dad’s Army.
Coronation Street spoilers see Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) in huge trouble after her actions at the club left a man unconscious. As she faces the wrath of the police, Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) steps up to support his friend. Amy and Aadi go over the events of the night, hoping that when Dan wakes up he won’t be able to remember what happened to him.
Coronation Street fans were left upset after Bernie Winter sobbed on the most recent episode of the ITV soap.
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who plays soap favourite Tyrone Dobbs, was reportedly set to star in the latest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! before he was forced to pull out.
Coronation Street's Bernie Winter, played by actress Jane Hazlegrove, has become a fan favourite since her arrival in Weatherfield four years ago. Initially described as an "old raver who still sees herself as a free spirit", she's shown her strength as the straight-talking mum of Gemma Winter and Paul Foreman.The soap star has been at the heart of some huge storylines since joining the hit ITV soap in 2019. Earlier this year viewers saw a softer side to Bernie after learning that her son Paul (Peter Ash) was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, a life-limiting disease.
Coronation Street star Sam Aston has revealed that he and his wife are expecting their third child together.
Coronation Street star Erin Austen made her debut as Crystal Hyde this year, but her life off screen is miles away from the drama on the cobbles. Erin, 29 joined the hit ITV soap in March this year as club promoter Crystal but left Weatherfield after her potential love interest Ryan was involved in a traumatic acid attack.The soap star has now returned to the cobbles, much to the delight of viewers. Announcing her Corrie return Erin took to Instagram on Monday and wrote: "Crystal’s back on the cobbles tonight..
Coronation Street alumni Charlie De Melo has landed a huge role in an iconic BBC show after leaving the ITV soap. The 34 year old actor played Imran Habeeb on the Cobbles from 2017 until 2022 - when his character was killed off in a dramatic car crash storyline.
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, who plays soap favourite Tyrone Dobbs, was set to star in the latest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! before he was forced to pull out.
Coronation Street viewers were left in tears on Friday’s visit to the cobbles, when fan favourite Paul Foreman received a devastating piece of news amid his ongoing battle with Motor Neurone Disease. As regular viewers will know, Paul was diagnosed with the incurable degenerative disease earlier this year and has seen a rapid decline in his condition in recent weeks, which even lead to him no longer being able to walk and requiring a wheelchair to get around.
There were worrying scenes on Coronation Street this week for Joseph Brown after a headache led to an A&E visit.
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has revealed he's had major surgery with a long recovery process ahead - up to a year.The 41 year old, who is best-known for playing the role of Tyrone Dobbs on Corrie, took to Instagram to share his news with his 233k followers. He could be seen lying on a bed in comfy black clothes as he put a positive thumbs up to the camera, as he added a box that read: "ACL reconstruction surgery," with a tick and the date of his surgery, which was on November 3. In his caption, Alan wrote: "Reconstruction surgery.
There’s a lot in store for Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) in Coronation Street spoilers as she seeks justice for her sexual assault and spiking. Amy intends to attend an anti-spiking march to raise awareness after she was drugged at a nightclub, and in another incident, raped by her ex-boyfriend Aaron Sanford (James Craven). But as she sets off with Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby), Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman) and Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney), Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan) harasses her.
Coronation Street fans have been left fuming after Daisy Midgeley continues to be unfaithful to Daniel Osbourne.
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has said going through treatment for breast cancer has resulted in the “toughest year” of her life. The 33-year-old appeared on the Stand Up To Cancer live show on Channel 4 at the Francis Crick Institute to celebrate a decade of the appeal for Cancer Research UK.
This Morning has landed itself a new duo amid a constantly changing line-up. The ITV daytime show has been subject to a lot of changes this year with the exits of both Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
Coronation Street's Paul Foreman was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at the beginning of 2023 on the ITV soap and since then, has been gradually coming to terms with his symptoms.
After a tense few weeks saw serial killer Stephen Reid finally meet his maker after being run over on Coronation Street, soap fans were finally given one bit of good news on Wednesday’s visit to the cobbles, when driver Peter Barlow was finally given the all clear by the police. As regular viewers will know, Peter Barlow ploughed his car into the murderer as he held Jenny Connor hostage during super soap week, killing him instantly - with the character’s future hanging in the balance as he faced a potential murder charge himself.