According to Sky News, actress Liz Dawn who played Vera Duckworth for 34 years in Coronation Street has passed away aged 77.
The Mail Online have published a statement made by her family; 'We are devastated and heartbroken at the passing of our much-loved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, the incredible Liz Dawn.
'Liz died peacefully last night at home with her loving family around her.
She has been the love, light and inspiration in our lives and we are bereft at her passing.'