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Bill Roache struck down with pneumonia

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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…

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Betty Williams to be buried in Weatherfield?

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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…

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Corrie's Betty to be named Rovers owner

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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…

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Coronation Street's dramatic Betty Driver farewell

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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…

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Coronation Street plan special Betty tribute

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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…

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Betty Williams' Corrie secret

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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…

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Corrie stars gather for Betty Driver's funeral

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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…

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Bill Roache pays tribute to Betty Driver

TV Gossip

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…

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Coronation Street's Betty Driver dies

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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…

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Betty Driver rushed to hospital

TV Gossip

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…

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Betty Driver's retirement reluctance

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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…

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Betty Driver refuses to leave Corrie

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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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