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Coronation Street star Betty Driver passes away

Coronation Street star Betty Driver passes away

ONE of the longest serving stars of television’s Coronation Street, Betty Driver, has passed away. She was 91.

Ms. Driver had joined the cast of the soap in 1969 on a three-month contract and remained with the show for 42 years.

She played the character of barmaid Betty Williams.

Before joining the show, Ms. Driver had enjoyed a long career in radio, film and stage (see below).

She was appointed an M.B.E. in 1999.

Many tributes have been paid to the actress. 

A spokesman for ITV said the star would be missed by everyone who knew her.

Julie Goodyear, who was in Coronation Street for 25 years, also paid tribute.

She said: “It was an honour and a privilege to work with Betty for 25 years. We laughed together, we cried together and never once had a cross word. She was a true icon and legend, and a very dear friend.”

Ms. Driver passed away in hospital where she had been confined for a number of weeks.

To see Betty Driver sing in the George Formby film Boots! Boots! click here.

 

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