Coronation Street news: Ruth Audsley star Maggie Fox dies after ‘sudden accident’; plus EastEnders & Emmerdale latest

Neighbours will air its final episode later this year.Over the decades, the serial drama has been a breeding ground for new talent with many becoming Hollywood stars including Russell Crowe and Margot Robbie. Australian actress Anne Haddy joined the soap as Helen Daniels in 1985 and quickly became a fan favourite.She left the soap in 1997 after 12 years in Ramsay Street, two years before tragic death.Before joining Neighbours, she played many other roles on Australian television and was known for appearing in shows such as Prisoner: Cell Block H, Homicide, The Restless Years and Sons and Daughters.Anne was also a renowned children's presenter and part of the original team of the local version of Play School, a show which also launched national soap stars.She also a voice artist, providing her voice in some animated series, but it was Neighbours where viewers took the actress into their hearts.The soap star played the matriarch role of Helen, mother of another veteran character Jim, played by Alan Dave.Anne appeared in the very first episode in 1985 and would go on to star in over 1000 episodes.Even her husband, radio and stage actor James Condon, who Anne married in 1977, appeared in Neighbours episodes during her time of playing Helen.She was part of many big storylines and the character passed away while watching a video of her grandson Scott Robinson's wedding to Charlene Mitchell, played by Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue.Anne battled with illness for many years.

Neighbours has confirmed that the final episode of the long running series will air in August.The soap has been running for 37 years and set stars like Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan on their path to fame.It was announced that Channel 5 would drop the programme earlier this year.Neighbours' production company Fremantle were unable to find another broadcasting channel in the UK and as a result, they made the tough decision to cancel the show.Distraught fans launched a petition which garnered over 66,000 signatures and even managed to get the show’s theme tune to the top spot on iTunes, narrowly knocking off Ed Sheeran’s crown.However Ramsay Street fans were unable to secure a new channel for the soap so their efforts were to no avail.Neighbours’ official social media accounts sealed the deal with a disappointing statement: “We are so sorry to say that after nearly 37 years and almost 9000 episodes broadcast, we have to confirm that Neighbours will cease production in June.”They continued: “Following the loss of our key broadcast partner in the UK and despite an extensive search for alternative funding, we simply have no option but to rest the show.

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 cobbles is still on everyone’s lips - that Laura Neelan took the fall for Rick Neelan’s murder.And fans of the show think the latest twist in the Neelan legacy could only mean one thing - that Rana Nazir is actually still alive and could be returning to the show.Terminally ill Laura admitted to her daughter Kelly and to the police that she killed Rick, despite knowing Gary Windass actually committed the crime, in order for her daughter to get her dad’s money and grow up in a stable family.But with Laura’s death on the cards, fans are sure the storyline can’t simply end like that - allowing Kelly to go on hating her mum forever.With Gary technically guilty of Rana’s murder after causing the factory roof to collapse in a dodgy deal with Rick, fans are sure that the only way he could truly face justice if Laura keeps quiet is for Rana to return and tell on him.And with Faye Brookes’ character Kate Connor still alive despite exiting the show, it could mean their romance has a chance to blossom after all.Taking to Twitter, one eagle-eyed fan suggested an amnesia plot could be the way to go, with Rana forgetting what happened in the interim between her exit in 2019 and now.They tweeted: “Still hoping Corrie is trash soap enough to bring Rana back at some point with amnesia or something!”A second hopeful fan wrote: “It's Saturday morning and in my mind the Connor family are happy. Aidan and Johnny are alive.

AFTER years of living on the cobbles, Fiz is now leaving her terraced house on the street and has instead moved into a huge posh Victorian semi, staying on the show. The star gets ready to leave Weatherfield as she packs the moving van with her boxes in upcoming episodes. Whilst getting ready she drops a huge bombshell on Tyrone - confessing that she is worried she is making a big mistake.

Coronation Street scenes set to air next week.Gary Windass (Mikey North) visits Laura in hospital and is shocked at her deterioration.With tears in her eyes, Laura admits that she’d give anything to be able to hug daughter Kelly (Millie Gibson).As Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) and Kelly are about to leave for the hairdressing awards, Gary reveals that he’s had a call from the hospital warning him that Laura only has hours to live.Determined that her mum is not going to ruin her day, Kelly stalks out and Maria hurries after her.Kelly is on a high as she wins Best Trainee Stylist and knocks back the wine.Gary arrives and appeals to her to go and visit Laura.Will Kelly go and see her mum for what could be the final time?Fans of the ITV soap are aware that Gary murdered Kelly's dad Rick Neelan back in 2019.However, there was a huge twist in recent scenes that left the Weatherfield killer completely floored.After keeping his murderous secret under wraps for almost three years, Gary came to accept that his part in Rick's death was about to unravel.Events spiralled after Gary attempted to gain access to the site so he could once again move Rick's body, having learned it was at risk of being unearthed due to imminent building work. After his failed attempt to access to site, Gary was more panicked than ever.Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) knew instantly that Gary's one-man mission had failed, and they discussed the fact that it would only be a matter of time before the police arrived at their door.Rick's dying ex-wife Laura later met with the private investigator she had hired to track him down and was told the man was almost certainly dead and that Gary was the last man to have any contact with Rick.

CORONATION Street is set to take a dark twist this week as a murdered character's rotting corpse is finally discovered in Weatherfield. Fans of the ITV soap will see the moment Rick Neelan's dead body is finally discovered, three years after he was killed by Gary Windass. Emotions are running high at Victoria Court but two characters are panicking after finding out loan shark Rick has been found dead.

Coronation Street scenes when her father Rick Neelan's body is discovered.The notorious loan shark went missing in 2019, but unknown to the Weatherfield residents, he was murdered by Gary Windass (Mikey North).Rick had terrorised Gary after he failed to pay Rick his money back, with Gary eventually snapping and killing Rick instead.With the discovery of Rick's body, it is now only a matter of time before the truth is exposed.Rick is one of Coronation Street's most famous villains, and away from the soap, actor Gary Wood has led a very interesting life too - from rival soap roles to a romance with a famous actress.Although Greg is best known for playing Rick in Coronation Street, the actor has also had leading roles in other popular rival soaps.His debut TV role was in Channel 4 soap Brookside as drug dealer Terry Gibson in 2002, before going on to star in TV series including Casualty and The A-List.He also starred in one episode of Emmerdale as Nick Callow in 2006.10 years later in 2016, he starred as gangster Trevor Royle in Hollyoaks, who was stabbed to death on his wedding day to Grace Black by teenager Nico Blake.However, Coronation Street viewers remember Greg for his role as loan shark Rick , who terrorised Weatherfield residents including Gary.Between 2009 and 2019, Rick made the lives of characters including Terry Duckworth a misery, before Gary put an end to his reign of terror and killed him.Since then, viewers could not believe how different Greg looked away from the cobbles, with the actor posing for an Instagram photograph showing his long grey hair, beard and round Harry Potter style glasses.He captioned the post "Pottering around… Get it… Get it?? #loveadadjoke."However, the actor was soon spotted outside

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.

Coronation Street's cast were out enjoying the sunny spring weather in force this week as they were spotted around Manchester. Jack P. Shepherd donned a black ensemble even in the beaming sunshine as he donned a T-shirt, jeans and lace-up boots n the hue for a casual stroll through the city.The David Platt star went one step further and slipped on a pair of black sunglasses as he strode the streets with a serious expression.

THEY played some of the wildest characters on TV - but the cast of Shameless have taken very different paths since leaving the Chatsworth Estate. This week, it was announced comedy actress Maggie Fox had died suddenly following an accident.

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.

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.

Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox has died in an unexpected accident. Maggie's comedy partner and close friend Sue Ryder said she and the rest of the star's loved ones are in a "state of shock" following her "very sudden" death.The details of the accident have not yet been revealed, but Sue shared the sad news 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."Maggie passed away yesterday with her family around her.Sue continued: "Consequently the Spring Tour of Chateau Ghoul has been cancelled. “As you can imagine I am completely heartbroken."Sharing the moment they first met as she paid tribute to her close pal, Sue added: "I met Maggie when we were Drama students at Bristol University in the 1970's. “We were in a very serious production of Ibsen's The Lady For the Sea but for some reason the audience was on the floor laughing. “A tragedy for Ibsen (he was good at those) but the launch of an epic comedy partnership."Our theatre company LipService was officially launched in 1985 and we have written 22 original comedies, touring all over the world, managing to have children in between!"It's notoriously difficult to present new work in theatre and we are really proud that we managed to do so and to build an audience for it."We are still all in a state of shock as this was very sudden following an accident,” she continued.“We had planned a new digital version of Chateau Ghoul which we had already filmed which will be shared with you later in the year in memory of Maggie, plus some live events using the huge amount of digital footage we thankfully have archived."She concluded: "Details to be published when

Former Coronation Street star Maggie Fox has tragically died after a "sudden accident".

Coronation Street star Maggie Fox has died following a "sudden accident".The TV star passed away surrounded by her heartbroken family.Maggie's close pal Sue Ryder said her nearest and dearest are in a "state of shock".Taking to Facebook, Sue posted: ": "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."Maggie passed away yesterday with her family around her."As you can imagine I am completely heartbroken.She added: "We are still all in a state of shock as this was very sudden following an accident."Details of the accident are yet to be revealed. Maggie appeared in two roles in Corrie during her 40-year-long career, most notably as Ruth Audsley in 2001.

GARY Windass vows to end his cover-up as he looks set to confess to the murder of Rick Neelan. In upcoming episodes, Gary reaches breaking point as a body is discovered at Weatherfield County's new training ground, the location Gary hid the body. Kelly clings on to the hope that the body is not her fathers, however police soon reveal that it is in fact Rick.

Coronation Street villain Rick Neelan's body will be found next week.Having seen the news on her phone, his daughter Kelly Neelan’s (Millie Gibson) horrified to learn the police are at County’s new training ground searching for a body.As they find a body at the construction site, Kelly clings to the hope that her dad’s still alive.However, DS Beckett ( Kate Rutter) confirms they’ve found Rick’s body. Kelly breaks down, utterly bereft.Kelly confides in Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) how both her parents let her down and she’s grateful to have her and Gary Windass (Mikey North).Gary reaches a decision and tells Maria he’s going to confess to Rick’s murder.Maria’s horrified and begs Gary to reconsider, pointing out he’ll destroy their family and Kelly’s life.

Corrie killer Mikey North has become a heartthrob for grannies.The actor, 35, plays Gary Windass who has bumped off two characters on the soap - Rana Habeeb and Rick Neelan - and got away with it.So he was stunned to learn he’s become a pin-up for OAPs.Mikey said: “Samia (Longchambon) always takes the mickey out of me.“She says it’s ladies of a certain age.“I think it’s Kel (Allen) that plays Laura, she says that she’s got an 85-year-old she knows and Gary is her favourite character. All she wants is a signed picture of Gary.“I think she’s in hospital at the moment.