Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall has died at the age of 76 after battling a long-term illness.

The star, who is best known for playing the role of Geraldine Spellman in 2017, died in Paris on November 8, her agent Samantha Boyd has confirmed.

Discussing the tragic news, she told industry magazine The Stage: "Lynne was always........

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