Coronation Street actor, Lynne Verrall has died at the age of 76 after battling a long illness, with her agent paying tribute to the British soap and theatre star
Coronation Street legend Lynne Verrall has died in Paris aged 76 after a long illness. The soap star played Geraldine Spellman in the soap during her 50-year career on stage and screen.
Her agent Samantha Boyd said: “Lynne was always ready to try any role, to grow and learn and develop. She embraced life to the full,” industry magazine The Stage has reported. Her career included roles at London’s Royal Court and the Royal & Derngate in Northampton and on the small screen.
She landed the role of Geraldine Spellman in 2017, introduced as the grandmother to Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby). The actress died in Paris on November 8.
Lynne had been diagnosed with moto neurone disease. Her lifelong friend Dunderdale said, “She faced it with incredible courage. She was extraordinary.
“She remained in Paris because she’d been happy there. She created this wonderful persona of an eccentric, charming Englishwoman.”
She added: “She was a fantastic actor but never got the recognition she deserved.”
A French fundraising page has been created in her memory to support the fight against motor neurone disease.
It says: “Our dear friend Lynne faced MND with her trademark wit and courage — and even in the toughest moments, she never lost her spark (or her sense of humour).
“In true Lynne fashion, she even left a gift in her will to ARSLA, the MND association here in Paris, to help others facing this awful illness.
“If you’d like to honour her memory — and give this disease the middle finger (ARSLA’s brilliant campaign slogan!) — you might consider a small donation to support their work.
“I can just imagine Lynne laughing at that and saying, ‘that’s the spirit — don’t make a fuss, but thank you, darling’.”
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