Coronation Street confirms sixth death so far this year as Cobbles family is left devastated
Corrie is set to kill off another popular character
CORONATION Street is set to be rocked by its sixth death of the year as another character is killed off for good.
Following five deaths already this year, the ITV soap will say goodbye to a sixth in a matter of weeks.
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for upcoming episodes of Coronation Street.
The show’s Winter family will be devastated by news of a relative’s sad passing in upcoming episodes.
Celeste, the aunt of Bernie Winter, dies after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
The colourful newcomer, played by Frances Barber, recently told funeral director Todd Grimshaw about her illness as she planned her own Dolly Parton-themed send-off.
Speaking about her character, Frances said: “She reminds me completely of the women that I adored and grew up with, such as Elsie Tanner.
“She’s straightforward, witty and clever and says it as it is.
“She’s a Dolly Parton fan, so she’s dressed head to foot in cow print and cowboy outfits.
“She even sings a bit of Dolly Parton at one point. She’s wonderful.
“It was the gift of a part for any actress my age and I relished it.”
Celeste’s death will be the sixth to rock Coronation Street this year.
Billy Mayhew was left to die in the aftermath of the Corriedale crash by Theo Silverton in January.
Theo then met his own grisly fate when he was killed by Sarah Platt just months later.
Corrie legend Jim McDonald was also killed off-screen, while minor character Joan Ripley died at the undertakers.
More recently, Tim Metcalfe discovered the body of his cousin Richie’s wife Rachel at her home.
Celeste’s death is set to leave Bernie devastated as she faces losing her aunt just weeks after their unexpected reunion.
