CORONATION Street actress Maggie Fox has died in a “sudden accident” – leaving behind her “completely heartbroken” family.
Maggie appeared in two roles in Coronation Street during her 40-year-long career, most notably as Ruth Audsley in 2001.
Her comedy partner and close friend Sue Ryding said her loved ones were in a “state of shock” following her “very sudden” accident.
She said in a statement: “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 [MONDAY] with her family around her.
Consequently the Spring Tour of Chateau Ghoul has been cancelled. 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 what happened have not been revealed.
Maggie and Sue were scheduled to go on a nation-wide tour this week.
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