Here’s a concise update on Elsie Kelly and Coronation Street, based on recent public reporting.
Elsie Kelly, best known for her work on Benidorm and with appearances on various British soaps, has been reported as having died in 2026. Several outlets covered the news, including confirmations from her representatives. [cite ][cite ][cite ]
There has been notable attention around her legacy in UK television, with tributes highlighting her warmth, humour, and long-running contributions to TV comedy and drama. [cite ][cite ]
In terms of Coronation Street specifically, there is no widely reported recent on-screen appearance or current storyline directly tied to Elsie Kelly in 2026 beyond general obituaries and commemorations of her career; she is not listed as a current cast member or a recent recurring character on the show. [cite ][cite ]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest direct headlines from major outlets or confirm any specific on-screen credits or appearances involving Elsie Kelly and Coronation Street.
Benidorm star Elsie Kelly, who starred as Noreen Maltby on the long-running ITV sitcom, has passed away at the age of 89, her co-star has announced this morning
www.mirror.co.ukThe actress featured all several of the UK's major soaps as well as Australia's Home and Away
www.gbnews.comYou might recognise Nick's mystery woman…
www.radiotimes.comMillie Gibson bowed out after three years on-screen.
www.radiotimes.comThe TV comedy world recently mourned the death of a beloved figure. Actress Elsie Kelly recently passed away, agent Michelle Sykes told The Sun. Kelly was 89. “She (Elsie) passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family on 21st April 2026 at the age of 89,” Sykes’ statement read. “With a […]
popculture.comElizabeth Kelly (born 29th May 1921 in Newcastle upon Tyne) appeared on Coronation Street in two roles: firstly as a pensioner spokeswoman in July 1969; and she returned to the programme as Edie Burgess, sister of Ernest Bishop, in August 1971. Her other television credits include roles in City '68, The War of Darkie Pilbeam, A Family at War, Emmerdale Farm, When the Boat Comes In, Grange Hill, Covington Cross, Boon, Spender, EastEnders, The Bill, Heartbeat, Tilly Trotter, The Inspector Lynley M
coronationstreet.fandom.comBenidorm's creator says Elsie Kelly played one of the ITV sitcom's "best-loved" characters.
www.bbc.co.ukElsie Kelly (born 7th June 1936 in Dovecot, Liverpool) appeared on Coronation Street in March 2011 as Edna Hargreaves, an elderly customer of Audrey's salon who passed away while under the hairdryer. A former singing teacher at the Elliott-Clarke School in her home city, she became the resident director of Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust in 1974, where she remained in post until announcing her retirement in 2019. Best known for her role as Noreen Maltby in Benidorm, in two stints from 2007...
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