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Coronation Street star Barbara Young has died at the age of 92.
The actress, who played Doreen Fenwick in the ITV soap, died on Thursday at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge while surrounded by her family.
Barbara was also well-known for starring as Stella in Last Of The Summer Wine from 2008 until 2010.
In the show, she became known for her bright wardrobe and colourful hair and she took a free-spirited approach to life.
Her death was announced by her devastated daughter Liza Pulman, who described her mother as "warm-hearted and talented".
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Sharing the sad news on Instagram, the singer wrote: "Just to let people know, my beautiful, brilliant, opinionated, loud, warm-hearted, talented and singular mother died on Thursday night at 10.30pm."
Barbara Young has died aged 92 (Instagram)
Her daughter confirmed the sad news on social media (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)"My sister Cory and I were by her hospital bed for 30 hours straight and in the end, as is so often the case, she slipped away in our absence with a beautiful nurse called Mercy ( you couldn't write it) caring for her."
Liza thanked the hospital for being "considered, careful and empathetic" when caring for her mother.
Speaking about the staff at the hospital, Liza said: "They all said how much they had loved my mum, how she had made them laugh and how she had always been interested in them.
Barbara played Stella in Last Of The Summer Wine (BBC)"She was 43 years without my father, 30 years without a cigarette and 20 years without a drink but never without a humbug and I like to think that now, she is sitting with my father having a large dry - martini and a cigarette as she can genuinely do what the f**k she wants now.
"I am my father's daughter and those who know me well will know that I am never at a loss for words, but today, I have no words to describe how much I will miss her.
"You did well mum. Safe travels."
Liza shared some fond memories of her mother (Instagram)
Fans offered their condolences on social media (Instagram)Liza shared a number of photos alongside her post, including a picture of her mother smiling for the camera while wearing a glamorous green lace dress.
Another snap showed the mother-daughter duo cooking together in the kitchen as they tasted their creation. In a third picture, Barbara joked around at Christmas wearing sparkly reindeer glasses.
Liza was supported by her fans who offered their condolences in the comments.
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"So sorry for your loss and sending you so much love Liza xx xx," one person wrote. Another said: "Huge love to you and the family Liza. I’m so very sorry for your loss. You’re all very much in my thoughts."
Barbara (left) played Doreen Fenwick in Coronation Street (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)A third person added: "An honour to have met this beautiful lady . Treasure your precious memories and smile."
Over the years, Barbara had various roles on Corrie, including Barbara Platt, the mother of Martin Platt, and most recently as Rita Sullivan's friend Doreen Fenwick.
She also starred as Sadie Hargreaves in Channel 5 soap Family Affairs and had appearances in The Bill, Casualty, Hollyoaks and Holby City.
Barbara's last role was as Grandma Sarah in British-German biographical film, The Keeper in 2018.