A FORMER model and Corrie actress has passed away aged 85.
Barbara Ferris played a barmaid in Coronation Street in 1961.
AlamyBarbara Ferris is pictured in 1961[/caption] AlamyFerris, pictured in 1969, played a number of roles in films and TV[/caption]She played the part of Nona Willis, at the Rovers Return, but left the drama after 10 episodes because she didn’t understand the accents.
Ferris may also be remembered as Dinah, the woman who eloped with Dave Clark in the 1965 film Catch Us If You Can.
She retired to raise her family, and travel with her husband’s work.
They had homes in Ireland, Zurich and in London.
Ferris is survived by her husband and their children, Nicholas, Christopher and Catherine.
Devastated fans have posted photos of the actress online to share their condolences.
Born in London, she was the second of two children to Dorothy and Roy Ferris.
As a teenager she worked in commercials and pantomime to help out with the family finances.
Her sister Liz became a springboard diving champion, and she won a bronze medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
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