Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2015 19:17:13 GMT
Emmerdale actress Shirley Stelfox has died following a short illness.
The 74-year-old was best known for her role as Edna Birch in the ITV soap, which she played for the last 15 years.
In a statement, her agent said she had been diagnosed with cancer and passed away on Monday.
ITV executive producer, John Whiston paid tribute, saying: "The family here at Emmerdale are deeply saddened by Shirley's passing, it is hard to imagine Emmerdale without her."
He added: "We offer our condolences to Shirley's family and share our feeling of loss with the millions of viewers who will miss Edna enormously."
The 74-year-old was best known for her role as Edna Birch in the ITV soap, which she played for the last 15 years.
In a statement, her agent said she had been diagnosed with cancer and passed away on Monday.
ITV executive producer, John Whiston paid tribute, saying: "The family here at Emmerdale are deeply saddened by Shirley's passing, it is hard to imagine Emmerdale without her."
He added: "We offer our condolences to Shirley's family and share our feeling of loss with the millions of viewers who will miss Edna enormously."
