The actor, 81, who first joined the ITV soap in 1994, has only made a handful of appearances on the cobbles since recovering from a near-fatal heart attack in 2017. Ian MacLeod recently lifted the lid on w… Norris has been a staple on the cobbles for as long as most of us can remember, but quit acting last year after suffering a heart attack. Coronation Street is said to be lining up a heartbreaking new Christmas storyline, that will see Rita Sullivan "left for dead". Janice steals underwear from the factory. Much-loved Coronation Street legend Rita Sullivan has been on the Cobbles for 47 years. The Corrie stalwart, played by Barbara Knox, has become steadily more ill in recent episodes, with her friend Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) believing she has a form of dementia. His fan-favourite character of Norris Cole briefly returned to screens during a storyline which saw Ken Barlow (William Roache) move to a retirement complex. In shocking scenes, the much-loved character will be diagnosed with a brain tumour and refuse emergency treatment. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/coronation-street-rita-tanner-memory-17008041 The 81-year-old has played the role of busybody Norris Cole since 1994 but was forced to leave in 2017 after suffering a heart attack. But has he left for good? Rita is a better fit for this storyline, based on the fact she has no immediate family (bar Jenny), her friend Norris is married and living away as is Emily, she has no job and is retired, and the fact other people in the Street have families to worry about and so that probably makes he feel more alone. Coronation Street icon Malcolm Hebden has quietly retired from the ITV soap, meaning his character Norris Cole will never be seen on-screen again.. Malcolm, 81, suffered a near-fatal heart attack in 2017 and quit acting in the summer of 2020. Coronation Street fans were left reeling – and some in tears – after beloved Cobbles resident Rita Sullivan collapsed at the Rovers Return amid growing fears about her health. Wed Wednesday 6 Jan 3.20pm. Coronation Street's Norris Cole actor Malcolm Hebden secretly quits soap after 27 years ... Rita and more recently Mary, Malcolm has left us with countless fantastic memories.” An insider told The Sun: "Rita's transgression coming to light has left her humiliated, not to mention potentially out of pocket, as she's agreed to pay a £10,000 fine once it's issued. Coronation Street fans were heartbroken tonight, as Rita was trapped under a Christmas tree. Has Ken Barlow left Coron… We take a look at the story so far. Mark Eden, who played Coronation Street villain Alan Bradley, has died at the age of 92. Coronation Street actress Barbara Knox has been banned from the roads for a year after admitting drink-driving. Coronation Street fans are reeling from the news Rita Tanner could soon be killed off. 'POOR RITA!' Classic Coronation Street. Rita refuses to lend Jack the money he needs. The Battersbys settle in to their new home and annoy the neighbours with their loud music. So we decided to round up just who has left the show in the past year and their reasons why. Coronation Street actor Mark Eden has died at the age of 92. Coronation Street boss Iain MacLeod has teased a blast from the past for Rita Tanner as she becomes entwined in Leanne Battersby's big new storyline. Coronation Street legend Malcolm Hebden has revealed that he will not be returning to the soap again.. Coronation Street star Malcolm Hebden has bid a fond farewell to his character Norris Cole as he announced his retirement after 27 years.. The actor, who played Alan Bradley for eight years, died today in hospital at the age of 92. Coronation Street actor Mark Eden has died. The programme typically centres around the residents of Coronation Street – a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford.. Coronation Street’s Malcolm Hebden has retired from the cobbles, with Norris Cole exiting after 27 years. Classic Coronation Street. Eden was married to fellow Coronation Street star Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey Roberts. Thu Thursday 24 Dec 3.20pm. Coronation Street’s Malcolm Hebden has retired from the cobbles, with Norris Cole exiting after 27 years. It was nearly the death of her in 2012 when the tram crashed into it and she was left for hours trapped under the rubble. The actor, who had been living with Alzheimer's disease "for some time", died early on New Year's Day, his agent confirmed in a statement. We're assured by a Corrie source that Norris hasn't left the street for good and will return in future on and off. Coronation Street star Malcolm Hebden has bid a fond farewell to his character Norris Cole as he announced his retirement after 27 years. CORONATION Street fans are in shock after Ken Barlow announced he is quitting the cobbles after eighty years. An ex-borstal boy, Dennis pursued a legitimate career as a talent scout for Lenny Phillips and spent a few years working in clubs. ... Rita and more recently Mary, Malcolm has left us with countless fantastic memories. He has now told The Sun: ‘I absolutely adored playing Norris and […] Coronation Street (often referred to as Corrie) is a British soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. Barbara Knox has played the soap legend since before many of us were even born but now her days on the cobbles could be numbered. Coronation Street's Rita Tanner will finally reveal that she has heard from Norris Cole - but she might wish that she hadn't.. By Carena Crawford. Leanne recently left for France as she continues to grieve over the death of her son Oliver, but when she returns to the cobbles, she'll be faced with a new dilemma as her other son Simon gets himself into trouble. 4. The plot will apparently focus on lonely OAPs, and will see Rita, played by actress Barbara Knox, suffer an accident during he festive episodes. Coronation Street is said to be lining up a heartbreaking new Christmas storyline, that will see Rita Sullivan "left for dead". Dennis Tanner was the former black sheep of the Tanner family who returned to his old home of Coronation Street in 2011 after an absence of 43 years and became Rita Sullivan's third husband. CORONATION Street boss has promised a “blast from the past” for Rita Tanner as Leanne Battersby’s new storyline takes a jaw-dropping turn. 27 Nov 2019, 15:52. Norris and Rita. Coronation Street SPOILERS: Rita realises she has no friends It's set to be a heartbreaking festive season for the soap stalwart . 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