Beloved '70s TV star Cheryl Murray dies aged 71 decades after retiring from acting
Beloved Coronation Street star Cheryl Murray has died at the age of 71.
The English actress, who hailed from the UK's Liverpool, died in September last year, but the news of her shock passing has only just been revealed.
ITV said in an official statement: "We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Cheryl Murray, our thoughts are with her family and friends."
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Beloved Coronation Street star Cheryl Murray has died at the age of 71. YouTube/ ITV/ Granada Television
They added: "Her vibrant portrayal of Gail's best friend and Elsie Tanner's lodger Suzie Birchall lived on in the memories of Coronation Street fans long after Suzie left the cobbles for the bright lights of London."
On the long-running and iconic British drama, Murray starred as the character Suzie Birchall.
She appeared on the hit show in the '70s and '80s.
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Fans reacted to the shock news of her passing on X, with one writing: "A fabulous character and a superb actor."
They added: "Fondly remembered like so many of the actors who have passed from Coronation Street. RIP."
Another added: "Sorry to hear that Cheryl Murray has passed away, and such a pity we only find out over a year later. I've not been a big fan of Corrie for a long time, but when I was she was one of the main reasons. RIP."
In the 1990s, she reportedly retired from acting due to a MS diagnosis.
"MS has never really stopped me doing anything. I get attacks about once a year when I have to go to bed for a few days but I have brilliant doctors who sort me out," she once said, reports The MIrror.
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