R.I.P Anne Kirkbride.

[merehazle]

Anne, was in Coronation Street, for 43 years. 'She has been a big part in many of our lives':

A wonderful unforgettable lady.  Thank you.  

[right-then-petal]

Very Sad And Such A Surprise Never New She Was Poorly

[mustard-tree]

All sites state after a short illness.

According to IMDB 

Was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1993 and underwent chemotherapy; she was given the all-clear in 1998.

Could be a reoccurence.