Coronation Street, sadly passed away on January 19, 2015 after contracting breast cancer.The star, who would have been 66 years old today, was a much loved character in the Mancunian based soap and was a part of the programme for 42 years.Kirkbride's character had several hard hitting and entertaining storylines throughout her time on the cobbles.Notoriously married to Ken Barlow played by actor William Roache, the couple portrayed relationship turbulence and couple goals all at the same time - but despite the affairs and previous divorce the couple remained together.Though she lived a dramatic life as Deidre and appeared confident on screen, the star was uncomfortable with fame and struggled with illness and depression away from the.
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