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23 Apr 2012
Bill Roache has been struck down with pneumonia. The 79-year-old actor - who plays Ken Barlow in 'Coronation Street' - was rushed to hospital suffering from the disease following a speaking tour to Canada, but he is now recovering at home and still…
13 Apr 2012
'Coronation Street' residents are to plead with Betty Williams' son to get her buried in Weatherfield. Her son, Gordon Clegg, will arrive in the street to deliver the bad news of the his mother - who was written out last year after the tragic passing…
3 Apr 2012
Coronation Street's Betty Williams will be revealed as the rightful owner of Rovers Return. The late barmaid - who was played by Betty Driver for 42 years until her death in October 2011 - was left the pub in snobbish landlady Annie Walker's (Doris…
10 Mar 2012
'Coronation Street's "farewell" to Betty Driver will have a "touch of drama". The ITV soap will mark the actress' passing last year with the return of Bill Kenwright - who played her son Gordon in the late 1960s and 70s - in a special episode, and…
28 Feb 2012
Betty Driver will not get a "morbid or sad" 'Coronation Street' send-off. Show bosses are currently working on a tribute to the actress - who played Betty Williams for 42 years before dying in October aged 91 - and promise it will be an "emotional…
1 Feb 2012
'Coronation Street' writers are to reveal Betty Williams took a "secret" to her grave. A special tribute episode to the legendary character - played by late actress Betty Driver for 42 years - will see the barmaid's friends and family gather on the…
23 Oct 2011
Coronation Street's great and good gathered together for Betty Driver's funeral yesterday (22.10.11). After the 91-year-old TV legend - who played hotpot-loving Betty Williams in the ITV1 soap - passed away peacefully last weekend, the likes of Bill…
17 Oct 2011
Bill Roache has paid tribute to his late 'Coronation Street' co-star Betty Driver, saying she was like a mother to him. The 79-year-old actor was upset by the news the 91-year-old actress - who played barmaid Betty Turpin for 42 years - passed away…
15 Oct 2011
'Coronation Street' actress Betty Driver has died. The 91-year-old veteran star - who played hotpot-loving Betty Williams in the ITV1 soap - "died peacefully in hospital" early this morning (15.10.11) after being admitted six weeks ago. An ITV…
12 May 2011
'Coronation Street' actress Betty Driver has been rushed to hospital. The 90-year-old veteran star - who plays hotpot-loving Betty Williams in the ITV1 soap - was admitted earlier in the week, and is believed to be suffering from pneumonia. An…
30 Sep 2010
'Coronation Street' actress Betty Driver would "die of boredom" if she retired. The 90-year-old star - who joined the cast of the ITV1 soap in 1969 - revealed she loves working and thinks playing the part of Betty Williams helps her to maintain her…
21 Jul 2010
'Coronation Street' veteran Betty Driver has refused to leave the show. The 90-year-old actress - who joined the Weatherfield drama as barmaid Betty Williams in 1969 - claims she won't be one of the characters to be killed in a tram disaster taking…
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