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Coronation Street's Suzie Birchall star Cheryl Murray dies aged 71 as ITV pays tribute


Actress Cheryl Murray, who starred as Gail's best friend Suzie Birchall in Coronation Street for six years in the seventies and eighties, has died at the age of 71

Cheryl played Suzie on the soap for six years (Image: Granada Television)We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. Actress Cheryl Murray, who was best known for her role as Gail's best friend Suzie Birchall in Coronation Street, has died at the age of 71. ITV said in a statement: "We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Cheryl Murray, our thoughts are with her family and friends.

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