Duggie Brown dead: Coronation Street star and comedian passes away aged 82

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Manchester United players were working hard at Carrington on Wednesday ahead of their visit to FC Sheriff in the Europa League on Thursday night.

is gearing up for a new chapter, but season 19 is going to look dramatically different.With ABC's long-running medical drama nearing two decades on television and surpassing 400 episodes, there's bound to be changes in front behind the camera. As series star Ellen Pompeo formally steps back for the upcoming season, with plans to only appear in eight episodes (though she'll continue to narrate), favorites and franchise newcomers will be stepping into the spotlight.While significant changes are afoot at, the new season, which kicks off Oct.

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Ethan Shanfeld Netflix Animation has laid off 30 employees, Variety has confirmed. The news comes after recent executive shakeups, with Netflix earlier this year appointing Karen Toliver vice president of animated film content and Traci Balthazor vice president of animated film production.

K.J. Yossman Keshet International (KI) CEO Alon Shtruzman is stepping down from the company at the end of the year, he confirmed today. KI is the content production and distribution arm of Israel-based Keshet Media Group (KMG). The company first attracted international attention with its drama series “Prisoners of War,” which was adapted by Showtime to become the hit show “Homeland,” before cementing its presence in 2012 as KI. Shtruzman has been with the company since 2012 and it is under his watch that KI established a global distribution and production infrastructure that has seen its shows, including “Suspicion,” “A Small Light” and “LA Brea,” picked up by networks from HBO and BBC to Netflix and Disney+.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Timothy Olyphant is set to star in the upcoming HBO Max series “Full Circle” from Steven Soderbergh and Ed Solomon, Variety has learned. Olyphant is the latest addition to the cast of the six-episode series alongside previously announced cast members Zazie Beetz and Claire Danes. The official logline for the show reads, “An investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.” Character details are currently being kept under wraps. Olyphant recently wrapped filming on “Justified: City Primeval,” in which he revived the character of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens whom he played for six seasons on the FX series “Justified.” Olyphant’s other TV credits include the Disney+ “Star Wars” shows “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett,” as well as “Fargo” at FX and “Santa Clarita Diet” at Netflix. He is also known for his role in the HBO series “Deadwood,” which was revived as an HBO film in 2019. He has starred in films such as “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” “Live Free or Die Hard,” “The Crazies,” and “The Girl Next Door.”

Alexandra Burke's character Emma Brooker said an emotional goodbye to the Coronation Street cobbles back in April. The bubbly character waved goodbye to her loved ones in the soap to start a new life in Australia with her boyfriend, but not without serious complications.

Following her exit from Coronation Street, Alexandra Mardell has landed a new and exciting TV role in the comedy world.The actress, 29, who used to play Emma Brooker in the hit soap opera, will feature in ITV’s The Family Pile, a brand-new comedy set to air next year. Alexandra will star alongside a host of actors including Amanda Abbington in the series which follows four sisters who have lost their parents and are packing up the family home to sell – a huge moment which will be explored mainly from the comedic side.

Coronation Street's Colson Smith called out the soap for posting an unflattering snap of him on their social media page.The actor, 23, who plays Craig Tinker was notably upset after the show recently shared a picture of him to promote a storyline alongside his onscreen girlfriend Faye Windass with the caption: "Will Faye come clean about her near kiss with Michael?!" Not impress with what he saw, Colson took the comment section hit back at the show, he wrote: "Nice angle of me this :/". But many fans were quick to reassure Colson as one said: "You look great!" "It's relatable, makes you genuine and real and normal, it's actually wonderful as it shows compassion and care," another insisted while a third wrote: "you look great!".

AFTER being accused of murder and breaching the peace, Stu Carpenter was thrown behind bars. The former homeless man returns to Coronation Street this week and Yasmeen Nazir is determined to clear his name. Get the lowdown.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has honoured her late co-star Duggie Brown who tragically died earlier in the week.The actress who plays Faye Windass on the ITV soap opera shared her touching message shortly after the news of Duggie's death was confirmed by his agent. Duggie, who was 82 years old at the time of his death appeared on Coronation Street earlier this year following a lengthy career in the comedy industry.

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Coronation Street star and comedian Duggie Brown has died at the age of 82.The national treasure was seen on the soap playing the role of Ted Spear at the beginning of the year. His character Ted was involved in a car collision after Faye Windass (played by Ellie Leach) hit him with her car while after leaving a New Year's Eve party. At first, it appeared that Ted was in a stable condition after the crash as he was able to make it back to his flat, but later was found Ted dead in his armchair by Faye and Emma (Alexandra Marsdell).

Coronation Street actor Duggie Brown has died aged 82.The legendary actor played the role of Ted Spear on the ITV soap at the beginning of this year and was introduced as the character Faye Windass (Ellie Leach) hit with her car on her way back from a New Year's Eve party.He also played two other roles in the soap prior to Ted's arrival, starring as George Freeman in the late 90s and the husband of Rita's friend, Bernie Cooper in 2004.His other acting roles include BBC Drama series House of Cards, Channel 4's Brookside and long-running ITV series Fat Friends.While having a decorated career as an actor, he was also an established comedian.Recognised widely for his comedy, he performed on various entertainment shows including The Good Old Days between 1971 to 1980.Tributes to the legendary have come pouring in, with several of Duggie's famous pals and fans taking to social media to share their sadness over the news. Tom Cannon, who is one half of iconic duo Cannon and Ball, took to Twitter and penned a heartfelt tribute to the star, writing: "Really sad to hear about the passing of Duggie Brown.

Coronation Street favourite Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King) health takes a turn for the worse next week.Zeedan Nazir (Qasim Akhtar) learns from Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) that the detective Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows) accused of persecution took early retirement for a spurious reason and he asks the copper to try and find out more.Yasmeen and Zeedan receive letters from Stu begging them to visit him in prison but she rips them up and bins them.READ MORE: Coronation Street spoilers confirm shock domestic abuse horror as villain revealedCraig breaks the news that Stu could be released within a matter of days.Yasmeen delivers a speech about domestic abuse to the fundraiser guests, but she becomes visibly panicky.Roy Cropper (David Neilson) calls at Speed Daal only to find Yasmeen suffering a panic attack and struggling to breathe.Meanwhile, Zeedan waits for Stu in the prison visiting room.Stu tells Zeedan about his case files and how he intends to prove his innocence.Zeedan calls at the solicitors’ office and asks Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) to request Stu’s case files.When Adam confirms that he’s requested Stu’s old case files, Yasmeen reels and confronts Zeedan.Stu calls Zeedan and begs him to pass the phone to Yasmeen but she kills the call.Elsewhere in Weatherfield, Craig asks Carla Connor (Alison King) not to put Faye Windass (Ellie Leech) under pressure at work.Faye tears a strip off Craig for humiliating her in front of her boss.Craig apologises to Faye for doing her head in but when he presents her with a special nightie designed to keep her cool and improve her sleep, she’s distraught.Craig asks Faye if he should move back to his mum’s.

CORONATION Street legend Vicky Entwistle has revealed she’s quit acting over a lack of respect from industry chiefs. The Janice Battersby favourite said she was finished with showbiz after turning out for auditions but never receiving feedback from directors. She said on Twitter: “Just had a few Zoom auditions.

Glam Corrie star Ellie Leach wowed as she shared a collection of photos from a day out at the races. Ellie, who plays Faye Windass in the ITV soap, looked a world away from the cobbles in a sunshine yellow double breasted blazer and matching wide-legged trousers by Forever Unique.