Kay Purcell: Last News

EMMERDALE and Tracey Beaker actress Kay Purcell has died aged 57. The star's tragic death was confirmed by her agent, David Daly Associates, on Christmas Eve.

Emmerdale and Tracey Beaker actress Kay Purcell. Her agent has announced the star's tragic death from incurable liver cancer.Kay, 57, previously battled breast cancer, but fans were devastated when she announced earlier this month she now had terminal cancer of the liver.

Tracy Beaker Returns and Waterloo Road, has died at the age of 57, her agent has confirmed. Purcell portrayed Gina Conway, a care worker at “The Dumping Ground”, the nickname given to the foster home lived in by Tracy Beaker (Dani Harmer) in the long-running sitcom.

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Emmerdale and Waterloo Road star Kay Purcell has died aged 57 after a battle with cancer.

Kay Purcell has died weeks after being diagnosed with incurable liver cancer.