Coronation Street stars are paying tribute to 'Corrie legend' Anne Kirkbride, who has passed away aged 60.
Kirkbride played Deirdre Barlow for more than 40 years. Now fellow actors and celebrities are expressing their grief online:
So very sad to hear our lovely Anne Kirkbride has died. One of the true icons of @itvcorrie. We will all miss you. The nations favourite.
— Les Dennis (@LesDennis) January 19, 2015
What awful, awful news. She was really lovely in our few daft twitter chats. http://t.co/u4Avy1FOGf
— Ken Barlow (@I_am_KenBarlow) January 19, 2015
My beautiful darling friend, Anne Kirkbride, passed away in a room filled with love. God Bless, my Darling Girl! Peace and rest!
— Beverley Callard (@Beverleycallard) January 19, 2015
Anne Kirkbride's smile & laugh always lit up the #Corrie green room...may it light up the sky as bright!✨💫
#angel👼
#RIPANNIE 🌟
— Gaynor Faye (@MsGfaye) January 19, 2015
So very sad to hear of death of Anne Kirkbride - Thoughts with her husband and family and everyone who loved her.
Corrie legend.
— Lorraine (@reallorraine) January 19, 2015
Wow. We lost Anne Kirkbride. R.I.P!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) January 19, 2015
Anne Kirkbride RIP. A part of our lives whether you knew her or not. She created such an iconic character. pic.twitter.com/psCnxCPb43
— Paddy McGuinness (@PaddyMcGuinness) January 19, 2015
Can't believe our beloved Deirdre has passed away👼😥 fantastic actress with a big heart☺️💗 rip Anne😌👼 pic.twitter.com/HizVD924EW
— Coronation Street (@corriespoil) January 19, 2015
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