Barbara Ferris, Coronation Street actress, dies aged 85 ...Middle East

The star passed away on 23rd May 2025, her family has confirmed. The cause of death has not been announced.

She joined the ITV soap in 1961 but departed from the role after 10 episodes after struggling to understand the Lancastrian accent.

Her final screen appearance came in 1990’s The Krays, directed by Peter Medak, before she retired to prioritise family life and travel. 

She also played one of three teachers (alongside Anna Massey and Lynn Redgrave) in David Hare’s 1971 play Sl*g and starred as Mrs Elvsted in John Osborne’s adaptation of Hedda Gabler in 1972.

Other theatre roles included parts in Michael Frayn’s Alphabetical Order, Stanley Price’s Moving, Alan Ayckbourn’s Season’s Greetings and Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound at the Greenwich Theatre.

Another added: "Very sad to hear that Barbara Ferris has passed away. #RIP"

Ferris is survived by her husband, film producer John Quested, and their three children: Nicholas, Christopher and Catherine.

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