Coronation Street cast bid final farewell to Anne Kirkbride - Daily Mail

A memorial service held at Manchester Cathedral was packed this morning as mourners took the opportunity to say goodbye to both Anne, and her character of 43 years Deirdre Barlow. Anne, who died of cancer in January 2015, was one of the show's best-known performers and was loved by millions for her portrayal of husky-voiced Deirdre, famed for many years for her oversized spectacles. Cast members including her on-screen husband William Roache (pictured bottom left), who plays Ken Barlow, and on-screen granddaughter Elle Mulvaney delivered moving readings at the service for the 'caring, lovable and funny' Coronation Street star. And Anne's husband Dave Beckett (top left) ensured his late wife had the last laugh of the service when the opening bars of the EastEnders theme tune belted out of the speakers before the real closing music was played.
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[@euanelliott3613]

Anne Kirkbride was talented, classy, funny and warm.
She always gave eye catching performances, and showed great bravery when she worked after her first illness.
She said she couldn't do without her cigarettes, but the sad fact is she couldn't live with them.
RIP Annie, you were a sweetheart.

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

She was born to be a legend in her life! She now is a legend and she will always be remembered as a legend in Coronation street!
R.I.P LEGEND!

[@matthewhalloran5438]

Rest in Peace Anne You where a Legend

[@davidwalker8955]

Anne Kirkbridge was a Talented Actress Rest in Love Anne

[@sharonallen9110]

I'm feeling so sad but she shore was amazing Great actress and just amazing

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Rest in peace dear Annie.

[@brianmarshall4753]

She a great actress anne kirkbride RIP 😢

[@hatcher1913]

You wouldn’t know this was a funeral

[@ysgol3]

Tony Warren, creator of Corrie, unnoticed and very briefly glimpsed at about 2.40.

[@aoifekennedy9004]

I think I see him is he the one wearing the creamed coloured suit and glasses ?

[@patrickallen7271]

Sad about Ann Kirkbrde deadrie great actross will be missed by fans of Corrie ,rip

[@marymcgee9993]

It's like the 'mourners' are on show
Horrible. Rest in Peace Lynda. X

[@skygazer6898]

Whose Lynda?

[@williamf4544]

R.I.P. Anne and R.I.P. Lynda whoever you may be

[@skygazer6898]

you are at the wrong funeral, mate.

[@bettymurphy6865]

This is strange. There are going to a funeral to pay respect, not ITV soap awards

[@karenmaher6937]

R.I.P. Anne Kirkbride/ Deirdre

[@djwalkerfemaledj]

Can’t believe she died 6 years ago 😰

[@leoncarroll7728]

I know imagine she didn’t die and she was still in corrie that would be great RIP

[@christinelivesey9077]

What a pity some of these so called stars don’t know how to dress for a funeral

[@williamf4544]

Yes you cant help but notice though a lot did make the effort - Having said that Anne struck me as the type of person who would have wanted people to come as they wanted to

[@amberrose3073]

There is no “way to dress for a funeral” not everyone wants the black suit and tie. I want everyone in colour at my funeral as it will be a celebration of my life not misery of my death

[@brianpotter4057]

Rip

[@MrBrooksand]

billie badjie , the cast where not going to a funeral the where going to a memorial , the were all saddened and gutted at annies passing I was at the memorial and most of the cast were very upset , so before you make a comment you know nothing

[@bettymurphy6865]

Same thing. There are going to pay respect to a deceased person

[@susannehodgson6284]

rast in place dear friend Anne kirkbride 💔

[@annoldham3018]

Ken, do something....

[@odettewiddicombe6673]

My she have peace now no Moor pain lady

[@drssexy2142]

u mean the pain she caused all those men she used on corrie?

[@caroleniemiec9376]

I thought bit disrespectful.
However.

[@paulallan1000]

Love how these so called stars walk past the fans and cameras without even looking at them, yet without them they would be nobodies.

[@henrym6758]

it's a funeral...not a meet and greet

[@beachboy4445]

It is not about them it's about Anne so what do you want them to do, sign autographs? 🤔

[@callummorgan896]

Why didn't they show Johnny briggs

[@drssexy2142]

same reason they didnt show anne kirkbride

[@skygazer6898]

@@drssexy2142 she died long before Johnny. Go ask Ken, if you dont believe me

[@missmandy70]

Taking pictures sad acts

[@PINKKYLIELOUISE]

Clicking on UA-cam to watch sadder

[@richieconnolly2874]

I see kev webster / Saville was there

[@stephendines1936]

S.I.A. badge staff at a funeral?

[@MichaelJirochVisualArtist]

Very casual affair.

[@patrickallen7271]

Sad.abot

[@billiembadjie9668]

Shame on the cast all acting like they were going to a wedding rather than a funeral. Shame on them all, they should have been more somber in respect to The deceased.

[@bettymurphy6865]

Yes. Not appropriate at all

[@lordmalachicarroll3770]

Maybe it was a celebration of her life?

[@skygazer6898]

The days when everyone dressed in head to toe black, are long gone

[@MichaelShearer-j8d]

sexy specs kirk bride went to early r I p.anne x❤😢🎉x