Actress Barbara Young, known for her roles in popular TV shows such as I, Claudius, Last Of The Summer Wine, Family Affairs, and Coronation Street, has passed away at the age of 92. Her daughter, singer Liza Pulman, confirmed the news on Instagram, describing her mother as “warm-hearted and talented.” Pulman also praised the care her mother received at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge prior to her passing. Young’s career spanned several decades, and she appeared in iconic shows like The Bill, Casualty, Hollyoaks, Doctors, and Holby City. She will be remembered for her various roles in Coronation Street, including as Barbara Platt and Rita Sullivan’s friend Doreen Fenwick. Many fans and colleagues have paid tribute to her on social media, including comedian Dawn French.
