Happy Face Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Coronation Street star Maggie Jones, best known for playing Blanche Hunt, is "seriously ill" after major surgery. It is not clear what sort of operation she has undergone, but a spokeswoman told BBC 5 Live Radio the 75-year-old has been written out for a while. She did not give anymore details about the actress' condition, but did confirm that despite recent newspaper reports Jones has not ruptured her spleen. "Everyone's wishing her a speedy recovery," the spokeswoman said. "She's had an operation and obviously she's in her 70s. Our thoughts are with her. "She's been written out of storylines for the time being, everyone's wishing her a speedy recovery." Jones's character, Blanche, is best known for her cutting putdowns and frank comments. 'My beautiful Maggie' She has appeared in the ITV soap as Deirdre's mother regularly since the late 1990s. Her fellow actor Bill Tarmey, who plays pensioner Jack Duckworth, said his thoughts were with the actress. "My beautiful Maggie," he said. "She is a delight, she is wonderful and I am just hoping she will be OK. "We just sit and laugh together and I need her to get better otherwise I will be sitting on my own." http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8304204.stm LBW and I are good friends with Blanche's daughter aren't we Stu? So I'm sure he'll join me in wishing her a speedy recovery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Shes quite funny the few times I watch Corrie. Wish her a speedy recovery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 She is one of the country's best comic actresses in my opinion. Hope she gets well soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lankybellwipe Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Ohhhhhhhhh, OH CHRIST! If radio 5 had the common decency to tell us what ward she was on, in what hospital, I would be on the way down to offer a bedside vigil! Godspeed Blanche to a healthy recovery! I hardly piss myself at soaps, but you are a good reason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Outstanding comedy. Best lines in the show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 She is one of the country's best comic actresses in my opinion. Hope she gets well soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Liam Liam O Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Coronation Street star Maggie Jones dies aged 75 Coronation Street actress Maggie Jones, who played Blanche Hunt in the soap, has died in hospital at the age of 75. The actress, who is best known for her harsh put-downs and sharp tongue, first appeared in the show 35 years ago. In October, Jones was admitted to hospital for major surgery, but a spokesperson for the show had said her condition was improving. Scriptwriters wrote her out of the show while she recovered. Jones won several soap awards for playing Blanche. She only became a regular cast member in 1999 after numerous occasional appearances. Since undergoing surgery, she had not returned to work. However, because the show is filmed six weeks in advance Jones she was still seen on screen until recently. Her character Blanche was seen getting drunk at a family gathering and upsetting everyone by revealing some cruel home truths. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8391523.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Probably the best character in the whole show. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gash Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Probably the best character in the whole show. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Bless her, the shows lost a great character there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Probably the best character in the whole show. RIP. RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 What a shame. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 That's shit, RIP. She actually was a class character, so funny. Her one liners and sarcasm was top drawer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lankybellwipe Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Absolutely gutted man!! Sleep well darling........... Say hello to Baldwin for me, the bastard! Ken will be with you soon.............. He HAS to be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Her one liners and sarcasm was top drawer. Ken (from the kitchen): "Well Dierdre, that's the carte blanche!" Blanche (from dining room): "Are you calling me? Mines a cheese and onion, if you're asking!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Rest in peace, angels of our hearts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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