Fans of the soap star have taken to social media to pay their respects
ITV announced the death of former Coronation Street star Cheryl Murray in a statement. The actress was best known for her portrayal as Suzie Birchall on the cobbles between 1977 and 1979, with the star returning for a stint in 1983. Cheryl last played the role of Gail Platt's best friend six years ago. In an emotional statement, ITV said: 'We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Cheryl Murray, our thoughts are with her family and friends.
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and having her first MS attack while working on Coronation Street Cheryl ended up retiring from acting in 1998 only a few years after being diagnosed. The actress died on September 23 last year. . 70sfan wrote on X: ''Very sad to the news that Cheryl Murray has died last year, after a long period of ill health. She was best known for playing Suzie on Coronation Street - a character still fondly remembered by many. RIP Cheryl.
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