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Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson reveals devastating family tragedy just days before her return to the soap


The actress, 37, who is set to reprise her role as former sex worker Nicky Wheatley, revealed that her beloved aunt Patricia has died.

She previously paid an emotional tribute to Patricia last month after her tragic passing, writing on Instagram: 'In the very early hours of Wednesday we lost Auntie Pat after her ongoing battle with cancer. While Roy (David Neilson) may be DS Swain's number one suspect for the murder of missing Lauren (Cait Fitton), Daniel (Rob Mallard) knows he's also still under suspicion. Desperate to clear his name he enlists the help of Nicky, who is now an outreach worker in the community and Daniel believes she may be able to help find information about Lauren's disappearance from the girls she supports on the streets.

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