Coronation Street star Jennifer Wilson in Casualty
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Coronation Street and Casualty star Jennifer Wilson dies aged 89

Jennifer died at her home in France, reports claim

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Jennifer Wilson, who starred in Coronation Street, has died at the age of 89 as tributes poured in on social media.

Jennifer, who played Mrs Bradbury in the ITV soap, also starred in Casualty and Doctors.

According to reports, a family friend of the actress confirmed she had died at her home in France.

Coronation Street star Jennifer Wilson
Jennifer was known for roles in Corrie, Casualty and The Brothers (Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock)

Coronation Street star Jennifer Wilson dies

Jennifer’s cause of death is currently unknown.

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Jennifer played the role of Lily Compton in Casualty.

Farewell my lovely friend Jennifer Wilson who has passed away in Cannes aged 89.

She also appeared in an episode of Doctors in 2015.

Coronation Street star Jennifer Wilson in Casualty
Jennifer Wilson has died at the age of 89 (Credit: YouTube)

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In addition, she played Detective Sergeant Helen Webb in ITV’s Special Branch.

She was best known for her role as Jennifer Hammond/Jennifer Kingsley in the 1970s series The Brothers.

Jennifer was married to actor Brian Peck, who sadly died in 2021.

According to reports, one of Jennifer’s friends shared a tribute to Twitter.

The friend wrote: “Farewell my lovely friend Jennifer Wilson who has passed away in Cannes aged 89.

“Jenny was a Shakesperean starlet before finding success in TV, most notably as Jennifer Kingsley in The Brothers.

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“I shall remember the balmy hot nights in Cannes we shared together and the laughs.”

One person replied: “Oh that’s sad to hear, we are just binge-watching The Brothers at the moment, and she’s lovely.”

Another added: “That’s very sad to read.”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)