Actress Liz Dawn who played Vera Duckworth in Coronation Street has reportedly suffered a heart attack.
The 73 year old who has already been diagnosed with incurable lung disease was taken to hospital from her flat in Whitefield after complaining of chest pains.
Retired actress Liz Dawn reportedly suffered slight heart attack Credit: Martin Rickett/PA
Her husband Donald has told a newspaper, she's had a slight heart attack and is confident she'll recover.
A spokesman for Coronation Ttreet says eveyone on the show wishes Liz a speedy recovery and send their love.
Corrie's Liz Dawn talks about the lung condition that forced her to retire
Coronation Street actress Liz Dawn retired from the soap because of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, a lung disease made worse by her smoking.
Now, as a huge new study launches into the condition, she's been speaking about having COPD. Scientists are looking for patients from Salford who have the disease to help with their research.
And they're warning there could be thousands of us living with COPD without even knowing.
