Maggie Fox

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Coronation Street and Shameless actress dies 'suddenly after accident' (unknown)

Her death was announced by her friend and comedy partner Sue Ryding, who wrote on the pair's theatre company website: "It is with great sadness that I have ...

They went on to launch their theatre company in 1985. Her last TV appearance was in 2012 in period TV movie The Making Of A Lady. A jobbing actress, Fox played Bilson - the housekeeper to Damian Lewis's titular solicitor Soames Forsyte - in popular ITV period drama The Forsyte Saga in 2002 and 2003.

Coronation Street and Shameless actress Maggie Fox passes away after 'accident' (unknown)

Although the details of the accident have not been revealed, it is reported that the beloved TV star passed surrounded by her heartbroken family.

Another penned: "Incredibly sad to hear this news about the brilliant Maggie Fox. Much love to Sue and their families x" A third shared: "So sad to hear of the loss of Maggie Fox from Lip Service. A hilarious comedy duo from Manchester. Managed to make us cry with laughter when my sister was so very ill. 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Maggie Fox, who starred on the likes of Coronation Street and Shameless is said to have been surrounded by her 'heartbroken' family and loved ones in her moment of passing, following a 'sudden accident'. The details of the accident have not yet been revealed, The Mirror reports. Sue." Fans have also paid tribute to the soap star over on Twitter. One person wrote: "Really sorry to hear about the death of Lipservice's Maggie Fox. I know how well loved she is in Manchester in particular. We had planned a new digital version of Chateau Ghoul which we had already filmed which will be shared with you later in the year in memory of Maggie, plus some live events using the huge amount of digital footage we thankfully have archived. She wrote on Facebook: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Maggie Fox, my comedy partner of 40 years and co-Artistic Director of LipService. Maggie passed away yesterday with her family around her."

Coronation Street actor Maggie Fox dies after ‘sudden accident’ (unknown)

Fox's comedy partner Sue Ryding announced the news, saying she is in “a state of shock”. She wrote on Facebook: “It is with great sadness that I have to ...

As you can imagine I am completely heartbroken.” She also performed in Radio 4 sketch show Lip Service, which she co-wrote with Ryding. The pair were scheduled to go on a nationwide tour this week. Fox’s comedy partner Sue Ryding announced the news, saying she is in “a state of shock”.

Shameless and Coronation Street star Maggie Fox dies in 'sudden accident' (unknown)

Shameless and Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox has died following a 'sudden accident', her comedy partner Sue Ryding has revealed.

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YORK actress Maggie Fox - who was a co-director of award-winning comedy duo LipService Theatre and who appeared in Coronation Street - has died…

God bless you and a fond farewell." Sue did give one performance with an understudy, but following Maggie’s death, the tour has been discontinued. Details to be published when have a plan.

Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox dies after ‘sudden accident’ (unknown)

British actress Maggie Fox, known for her work on Coronation Street and Shameless, has died after an accident. The actress's comedy partner Sue Ryding broke the ...

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Shameless and Coronation Street star Maggie Fox dies in 'sudden accident' (unknown)

Shameless and Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox has died following a 'sudden accident', her comedy partner Sue Ryding has revealed.

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Corrie and Shameless star dies surrounded by family after 'sudden accident' (unknown)

The actress' family are "heartbroken" following her death. She reportedly passed away surrounded by her loved ones. The details of the accident have not been ...

A third shared: "So sad to hear of the loss of Maggie Fox from Lip Service. A hilarious comedy duo from Manchester. Managed to make us cry with laughter when my sister was so very ill. RIP Maggie and thanks for the laughs @LipServicetour." "We are still all in a state of shock as this was very sudden following an accident. We do hope you will join us to celebrate her comedy genius later in the year. Thank you for supporting us over all these years, we are so lucky to have such a loyal audience. A tragedy for Ibsen (he was good at those) but the launch of an epic comedy partnership.

Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox dies after 'sudden accident' (unknown)

Sue Ryding wrote on Facebook "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Maggie Fox, my comedy partner of 40 years and co-Artistic Director ...

Details of the accident have not been revealed. We do hope you will join us to celebrate her comedy genius later in the year. "We are still all in a state of shock as this was very sudden following an accident. Thank you for supporting us over all these years, we are so lucky to have such a loyal audience. "A tragedy for Ibsen (he was good at those) but the launch of an epic comedy partnership. She had also starred in The Forsyte Saga in 2002 and 2003.

Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox dies at home (unknown)

The performer, who took four peripheral roles in the long-running soap during a 40-year acting career, passed away at home surrounded by 'heartbroken' ...

Coronation Street actress dies after accident (unknown)

Coronation Street and Shameless actress Maggie Fox has died suddenly following an accident, her comedy partner Sue Ryding has confirmed.

Corrie and Shameless actress Maggie Fox dies 'suddenly' following accident (unknown)

TV star Maggie Fox has passed away surrounded by her devastated family following an accident. Maggie's close pal Sue Ryding said her nearest and dearest are ...

Maggie will be sorely missed." Sue says a new digital version of their live comedy show Chateau Ghoul, which had already been filmed, will be shared later this year in memory of Maggie. Details to be published when have a plan. And the Lowry Theatre said: "Everyone at The Lowry sends love and best wishes to Lip Service following the death of Maggie Fox. "Regular visitors to The Lowry and hugely popular with our audiences. TV star Maggie Fox has passed away surrounded by her devastated family following an accident. Paying tribute to her 'comedy genius' friend she typed: "I met Maggie when we were Drama students at Bristol University in the 1970's. We were in a very serious production of Ibsen's The Lady From the Sea but for some reason the audience was on the floor laughing.

Shameless and Coronation Street star Maggie Fox dies in 'sudden accident' (unknown)

In the post, Ryding wrote: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Maggie Fox, my comedy partner of 40 years and co-artistic director ...

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Shameless and Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox dies in tragic accident (unknown)

Shameless and Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox has sadly died after a tragic accident, her heartbroken family and friends have confirmed...

Maggie appeared in iconic soap Corrie a number of times throughout her acting career. "Our theatre company LipService was officially launched in 1985 and we have written 22 original comedies, touring all over the world, managing to have children in between!" A tragedy for Ibsen (he was good at those) but the launch of an epic comedy partnership.

Shameless and Coronation Street star Maggie Fox dies in 'sudden accident' (unknown)

Shameless and Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox has died following a 'sudden accident', her comedy partner Sue Ryding has revealed.

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Shameless and Coronation Street star Maggie Fox dies in 'sudden accident' (unknown)

Shameless and Coronation Street actress Maggie Fox has died following a 'sudden accident', her comedy partner Sue Ryding has revealed.

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Coronation Street star Maggie Fox dies suddenly following 'sudden accident' (unknown)

The Coronation Street and Shameless star passed away suddenly surrounded by her "completely heartbroken" family. Maggie's comedy partner and close friend ...

Sue continued: "We are still all in a state of shock as this was very sudden following an accident." Maggie's comedy partner and close friend Sue Ryding said the star's loved ones are in a "state of shock" following her "very sudden" accident.

Shameless and Coronation Street star Maggie Fox dies in 'sudden accident' (unknown)

In the post, Ryding wrote: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Maggie Fox, my comedy partner of 40 years and co-artistic director ...

Fox appeared as Ruth Audsley in Coronation Street in 2001 and also starred in Shameless and The Forsyte Saga. CORONATION Street and Shameless actress Maggie Fox has died after a "sudden accident". Maggie Fox was known for playing Ruth Audsley in Coronation Street in 2001 (PA)

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