Barbara Young, Coronation Street and Last of The Summer Wine actress, dies at 92
Barbara Young, a veteran TV actress known for her roles in Coronation Street and Last of The Summer Wine, has passed away at the age of 92.
Barbara Young Cause Of Death
Barbara Young cause of death is currently unknown, but she had been unwell in the hospital in her final days. She died on Thursday night in the presence of her family.
Liza Pullman, Barbara Young’s daughter, shared the news of her mother’s passing in a lengthy statement on Facebook.
She described her mother as a brilliant, opinionated, warm-hearted, and talented person who received remarkable care in her final days at Addenbrookes.
She also added that her mother had been without her father for 43 years, without a cigarette for 30 years, and without a drink for 20 years, but never without a humbug.
She believes her mother is now at peace and enjoying a large dry martini with her father.
Barbara Young appeared in more than 60 roles throughout her career. She was best known for her roles in Coronation Street and Last of The Summer Wine, but she also appeared in other shows such as Family Affairs, Dempsey and Makepeace, The Gentle Touch, and Lovejoy.
She played the role of Doreen Fenwick in Coronation Street from 2006-2007 and appeared in Last of The Summer Wine from 2008-2010.