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Coronation Street fans in tears over Norris' death as they mark 'end of an era'
Coronation Street fans were left in floods of tears on Wednesday, as Norris Cole's death was announced on the cobbles.Soap stalwart Norris, played by Malcolm Hebden, had attempted to contact his friends with some typical gossip - but when Ken Barlow called him back, he was shook to the core to hear a paramedic's voice on the phone instead.RIta, Mary and Ken all rushed to the hospital to attend their dear friend, but Freida delivered the tragic news that Norris had passed shortly before their arrival - but said it was "very peaceful".Rita echoed: "I just can't take it in", as Ken chimed in: "The fragility of life.