Maggie Fox dies: Coronation Street and Shameless actress dead following 'sudden accident'

Coronation Street newcomer Phill Whittaker arrived onto the cobbles last summer. The character was at the centre of one of the ITV soap's juicy storylines, as he was introduced as Fiz Stape's new love interest after her long-term relationship with Tyrone Dobbs broke down following his affair with Alina Pop.

It would be hard to imagine Weatherfield without Fiz Stape - or Fiz Brown as she was when she arrived on the cobbles 21 years ago. She made her first appearance in the soap as a feisty teen fostered by Roy and Hayley Cropper after being neglected by her mother, Cilla Brown.

Estelle Harris passed away on Saturday (April 2) in her home in Palm Desert, California from natural causes. The beloved actress, who played George Costanza’s (Jason Alexander) short-fused mother Estelle on the iconic sitcom Seinfeld, was 93.

passed away on Wednesday following a battle with brain cancer. His wife, Kelsey Parker confirmed the news.READ: Fans heartbroken after actress Maggie Fox dies in tragic accidentIn a statement, she said: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side. Our hearts are broken.

Coronation Street's Phill Whittaker looks set to be the reason Fiz Stape leaves Weatherfield after 21 years as the pair make a fresh start. Fiz made her first appearance in the ITV soap as a feisty teen fostered by Roy and Hayley Cropper back in 2001 and has been a part of life on the cobbles ever since despite Bury actress Jennie McAlpine, who plays her, only initially signed to appear for five episodes before being made a permanent character.

Coronation Street's legendary red-head Fiz Stape has been spotted proudly showing off her brand new pad following her departure from the iconic Weatherfield cobbles.Try not to worry too much though, Corrie fans, as Jennie McAlpine - who has played the second-hand furniture flogger since she first joined the soap in 2001 - is not yet leaving Weatherfield entirely. Fiz is set to pack her bags and leave her terraced house in the coming weeks in order to move into a luxury Victorian semi with new boyfriend Phill Whittaker (Jamie Kenna).

Gavin Rossdale has taken to Instagram with an emotional statement to share upsetting news with fans. The musician - who was married to Gwen Stefani - opened up to fans with an emotional tribute following the tragic death of Foo Fighter drummer, Taylor Hawkins, at the age of 50.MORE: Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at aged 50Remembering the much-loved rocker, Gavin wrote, alongside a photo of Taylor: "What a lovely man taylor is - such a warm generous and talented spirit. Terrible news.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50 and his bandmembers delivered a crushing statement. Taking to the band's official Twitter account, they wrote: "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of our beloved Taylor Hawkins.MORE: Shameless star Maggie Fox dies after sudden accident "His musical spirit and infectious laughter will live on with all of us forever. Our hearts go out to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect in this unimaginably difficult time."WATCH: Stars gone too soon They were on tour in South America when Taylor died.

ITV Coronation Street star Fiz Stape could be departing the famous cobbles after 21 years. Jennie McAlpine's character is at risk from leaving fans gutted by departing Weatherfield alongside her partner Phill.

ITV Coronation Street who has died in a "tragic" and "sudden" accident was due to tour THIS WEEK. Maggie Fox, who was also a star of Shameless, has tragically passed away.

Denise Van Outen's ex partner Eddie Boxshall has shared a sweary message on Instagram following their split. A defiant Eddie took to social media to post a foul-mouthed message.

ITV hit soap, was part of a comedy partnership with Sue Ryding. Read more: Emmerdale's Zoe Henry admits she prefers not having to film scenes with co-star husband Jeff Hordley Sue revealed the star's family are "in a state of shock" following her sudden death in a statement shared on Facebook. She wrote: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Maggie Fox, my comedy partner of 40 years and co-Artistic Director of LipService.

Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox has died following an "accident", her heartbroken comedy partner has announced. Maggie appeared in ITV soap Corrie in four different roles throughout her acting career, but was known most notably on the soap as Ruth Audsley.The actress also appeared in the soap in 2010 as Judge Travers. She had a number of roles in other shows, including Shameless where she appeared as a registrar.