Barbara Ferris dead: Beloved Coronation Street star dies aged 85 after decades-long career as tributes pour in
She left the drama because she struggled to understand the accents
STAR GONE Barbara Ferris dead: Beloved Coronation Street star dies aged 85 after decades-long career as tributes pour in
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A FORMER model and Corrie actress has passed away aged 85.
Barbara Ferris played a barmaid in Coronation Street in 1961.
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She played the part of Nona Willis, at the Rovers Return, but left the drama after 10 episodes because she didn't understand the accents.
Ferris may also be remembered as Dinah, the woman who eloped with Dave Clark in the 1965 film Catch Us If You Can.
She retired to raise her family, and travel with her husband's work.
They had homes in Ireland, Zurich and in London.
Ferris is survived by her husband and their children, Nicholas, Christopher and Catherine.
Devastated fans have posted photos of the actress online to share their condolences.
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