Beindorm star Elsie Kenny, who starred as Noreen Maltby on the long-running ITV sitcom, has handed away on the age of 89, her co-star has introduced this morning
Benidorm star Elsie Kelly has died on the age of 89(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Beindorm star Elsie Kenny has died on the age of 89. The actress started her profession within the Seventies with appearances within the now-defunct cleaning soap Crossroads however grew to become most generally identified for her function as Noreen Maltby within the hit ITV sitcom Benidorm.
Her co-star Chrissie Rock, who performed lodge supervisor Janey Yorke on Benidorm, was the primary to announce the information on Wednesday morning. She wrote on Instagram: “So sad to hear of the passing of Elsie Kelly this morning. We shared so many wonderful memories filming Benidorm, moments I’ll always treasure. She was an absolute joy to work with and brought so much warmth and laughter wherever she went.
“I used to be so touched that she got here to see me on tour a few instances just lately at St Helens Theatre Royal – it meant quite a bit. Thinking of her household and all who beloved her. She’ll be deeply missed.”
Viewers will remember Noreen as the long-suffering mother of quizzing enthusiast Geoff (Johnny Vegas), better known as The Oracle, and she initially appeared on the programme from its very first episode in 2007 right up until the fifth series.
After taking time out during 2014, she returned for series seven and remained with the programme until its cancellation four years later. The cast was made up of other famous faces from British television, including the likes of Steve Pemberton, Siobhan Finneran and Sheila Reid, who famously starred as Madge Bishop for several years.
Before joining Coronation Street as undertaker George Shuttleworth, actor Tony Maudsley was perhaps best known for his role as camp hairdresser Kenneth Du Beke on Benidorm. Other stars to enjoy short stints on the programme include Sheridan Smith, Nadia Sawalha and Denise Welch, whilst showbiz legends like Dame Joan Collins and Cilla Black also made guest appearances.
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