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| Street actress Jones dies aged 75 | Street actress Jones dies aged 75 |
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| Coronation Street actress Maggie Jones, who played Blanche Hunt in the soap, has died in hospital at the age of 75. | Coronation Street actress Maggie Jones, who played Blanche Hunt in the soap, has died in hospital at the age of 75. |
| The actress, who is best known for her harsh put-downs and sharp tongue, first appeared in the show 35 years ago. | The actress, who is best known for her harsh put-downs and sharp tongue, first appeared in the show 35 years ago. |
| In October, Jones was admitted to hospital for major surgery, but a spokesperson for the show had said her condition was improving. | In October, Jones was admitted to hospital for major surgery, but a spokesperson for the show had said her condition was improving. |
| Scriptwriters wrote her out of the show while she recovered. Jones won several soap awards for playing Blanche. | Scriptwriters wrote her out of the show while she recovered. Jones won several soap awards for playing Blanche. |
| She only became a regular cast member in 1999 after numerous occasional appearances. | She only became a regular cast member in 1999 after numerous occasional appearances. |
| Jones, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada), began her career on stage, and had a number of different theatre roles before moving in to television. | |
| Since undergoing surgery, Jones had not returned to work. | |
| However, because the show is filmed six weeks in advance Jones she was still seen on screen until recently. | However, because the show is filmed six weeks in advance Jones she was still seen on screen until recently. |
| Her character Blanche was seen getting drunk and revealing some home truths at a family gathering. |