Ken Barlow told of Deirdre Barlow’s death on tonight’s episode of Coronation Street

Deirdre has been written out of the soap following the death of actress Anne Kirkbride

Deirdre and Ken

by Anna Lewis |
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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

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Deirdre Barlow's Coronation Street highlights

Ray Langton, Dierdre and baby Tracy (and Deirdre's massive glasses, obvs)1 of 9

Ray Langton, Dierdre and baby Tracy (and Deirdre's massive glasses, obvs)

Ken tied the knot with Deirdre and her nice hair back in 19812 of 9

Ken tied the knot with Deirdre and her nice hair back in 1981

Back in the day, Deirdre and good friend Liz McDonald both favoured a perm3 of 9

Back in the day, Deirdre and good friend Liz McDonald both favoured a perm

Her holiday romance with Samir ended in marriage4 of 9

Her holiday romance with Samir ended in marriage

When she was wrongly arrested for fraud, a "free the Weatherfield One" campaign was launched5 of 9

When she was wrongly arrested for fraud, a "free the Weatherfield One" campaign was launched

Remember her brief fling with boss Dev?6 of 9

Remember her brief fling with boss Dev?

In court, having to testify at daughter Tracy's trial7 of 9

In court, having to testify at daughter Tracy's trial

Family portrait: Deirdre, mum Blanche and little Eccles. Aww8 of 9

Family portrait: Deirdre, mum Blanche and little Eccles. Aww

Deirdre and Ken forever9 of 9

Deirdre and Ken forever

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