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The late Anne Kirkbride as Corrie favourite Deirdre Barlow

Twitter reacts to Deirdre Barlow's death

Following the death of iconic character Deirdre Barlow on Coronation Street, played by the late Anne Kirkbride, tributes have poured in on Twitter.

Entertainment • 09 Jul 15

Corrie's Deirdre Top TEN Moments

Weatherfield residents are left heart-broken in tonight's episode of Coronation Street when they learn that Deirdre Barlow has passed away. We've rounded up our favourite Deirdre moments - check out the hair and glasses!

Entertainment • 08 Jul 15

Service for Corrie's Kirkbride held in Manchester

Bill Roache and Beverley Callard were among the cast members who attended a service celebrating the life of late Coronation Street star Anne Kirkbride at a service in Manchester Cathedral today, May 30.

Entertainment • 31 May 15

Anne Kirkbride passed away earlier this year after a battle with cancer

Corrie boss says Deirdre scripts "magnificent"

Coronation Street boss Stuart Blackburn has said the scripts for the upcoming episodes which will see the soap say goodbye to late star Anne Kirkbride and her character Deirdre are "magnificent, really magnificent".

Entertainment • 29 May 15

Coronation Street finalises Deirdre story

Following the death of actress Anne Kirkbride in January, the makers of Coronation Street have said that they have finalised the story about her character Deirdre's departure from Weatherfield.

Entertainment • 13 Apr 15

Anne Kirkbride - Played Deirdre Barlow for 42 years

Corrie to air Deirdre tribute this year

Coronation Street is to pay tribute to the life and work of star Anne Kirkbride who passed away in January with a special show later this year, during which fans can say goodbye to her character, Deirdre.

Entertainment • 16 Mar 15

William Roache expressed the feelings of the entire Coronation Street cast and crew, and fans around the world

Watch! Tribute at NTAs to Anne Kirkbride

At the UK's National Television Awards at London's O2 on Wednesday night, Coronation Street star William Roache paid an emotional tribute to his late co-star, Anne Kirkbride.

Entertainment • 23 Jan 15

Tributes pour in for Anne Kirkbride

Coronation Street actress Anne Kirkbride - who played Deirdre Barlow - has died aged 60 after a short illness and tributes have been pouring in for the star.

Entertainment • 21 Jan 15

Corrie responds to reports that Deirdre is to quit

Coronation Street bosses have responded to reports that Anne Kirkbride, who plays Deirdre Barlow, is planning to retire.

Entertainment • 19 Jan 15

Anne Kirkbride