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Countdown presenter Richard Whiteley’s soap star partner dies aged 64 as Carol Vorderman leads tributes

The soap star partner of Countdown presenter Richard Whiteley has sadly died aged 64

Richard’s partner has sadly died (Credit: Shutterstock) Kathryn’s death was announced on Monday (March 3). Richard died in 2005 (Credit: YouTube) Kathryn appeared in several shows throughout he career – including BBC programme Angels, where she played Nurse Rose Butchins. On X, one person said: “”So sad to hear about the death of Kathryn Apanowicz who actually held the ‘CHEE’ record for appearing in all four major soap operas.”

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