Tonight’s episode of Coronation Street is going to be an emotional one.
After the tragic death of actress Anne Kirkbride in January, the soap will tonight feature the news of her character Deirdre’s passing.
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Anne, who played Deirdre for more than 40 years, lost her cancer battle at the beginning of the year, aged 60.
Deirdre’s husband, Ken Barlow – played by Bill Roache – is told of the devastating news by her friend Bev.
Her death will also be announced to the rest of Weatherfield's residents at a party planned for her homecoming from an extended cruise at the Rovers Return.
A funeral service for her Deirdre will be shown on Monday night.
Deirdre's Corrie highlights
Deirdre Barlow's Coronation Street highlights
1 of 9Ray Langton, Dierdre and baby Tracy (and Deirdre's massive glasses, obvs)
2 of 9Ken tied the knot with Deirdre and her nice hair back in 1981
3 of 9Back in the day, Deirdre and good friend Liz McDonald both favoured a perm
4 of 9Her holiday romance with Samir ended in marriage
5 of 9When she was wrongly arrested for fraud, a "free the Weatherfield One" campaign was launched
6 of 9Remember her brief fling with boss Dev?
7 of 9In court, having to testify at daughter Tracy's trial
8 of 9Family portrait: Deirdre, mum Blanche and little Eccles. Aww
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