Coronation Street Star Barbara Ferris Dies at 85

Coronation Street actress Barbara Ferris dies aged 85 Former model and Coronation Street actress Barbara Ferris has passed away at the age of 85. The news was shared by The Sun. Ferris, who played a barmaid in Coronation Street in 1961, was the sister of Call the Midwife actress Pam Ferris. "A former model and Corrie actress has tragically passed away aged 85," The Sun reported, adding that Ferris's role in Coronation Street was a brief one, lasting only ten episodes. The reason for her departure from the show was that she found the Lancashire accent difficult to master. Beyond Coronation Street, Ferris is also remembered for her role as Dina, the woman who eloped with Dave Clark in the 1965 film Catch Us If You Can. Her final film appearance was in Peter Medak's The Krays in 1990. The passing of Barbara Ferris marks the loss of a talented actress with a unique career spanning several decades. Her contributions to British television and film will be remembered.