Ruth Audsley: Last News

ITV hit soap, was part of a comedy partnership with Sue Ryding. Read more: Emmerdale's Zoe Henry admits she prefers not having to film scenes with co-star husband Jeff Hordley Sue revealed the star's family are "in a state of shock" following her sudden death in a statement shared on Facebook. She wrote: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Maggie Fox, my comedy partner of 40 years and co-Artistic Director of LipService.

Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox has died following an "accident", her heartbroken comedy partner has announced. Maggie appeared in ITV soap Corrie in four different roles throughout her acting career, but was known most notably on the soap as Ruth Audsley.The actress also appeared in the soap in 2010 as Judge Travers. She had a number of roles in other shows, including Shameless where she appeared as a registrar.

Former Coronation Street star Maggie Fox has tragically died after a "sudden accident".

Coronation Street star Maggie Fox has died following a "sudden accident".The TV star passed away surrounded by her heartbroken family.Maggie's close pal Sue Ryder said her nearest and dearest are in a "state of shock".Taking to Facebook, Sue posted: ": "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Maggie Fox, my comedy partner of 40 years and co-Artistic Director of LipService."Maggie passed away yesterday with her family around her."As you can imagine I am completely heartbroken.She added: "We are still all in a state of shock as this was very sudden following an accident."Details of the accident are yet to be revealed. Maggie appeared in two roles in Corrie during her 40-year-long career, most notably as Ruth Audsley in 2001.