Duggie Brown: Last News

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.

IF ITV bosses succeed in their search for a new younger female Chaser to join quiz show The Chase, they may regret getting on the wrong side of quizzing queen Anne Hegerty. The Governess, as she is known on the show, has reacted after her fellow pro quizzer Mark Labbett told the Oxford Union student debating society that TV chiefs had been seeking new experts for the show.

SIMON Cowell has paid tribute to Darius Campbell Danesh today following the news of his shock death. The pair grew close after Darius auditioned for Pop Idol back in 2001, while Simon was a judge and he was won over by the Scottish singer’s personality.

DARIUS Danesh has died at the age of 41, his family have announced. The star became a household name after he shot to fame following his success on Pop Idol in 2001. The cause of his death isn't known.

Coronation Street actor and comedian and actor Duggie Brown has died at the age of 82, his agent Lee Morgan has confirmed.

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.