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Bread actress Gilly Coman dies aged 54

Bread actress Gilly Coman dies aged 54

Tributes are being paid to the actress Gilly Corman who has died aged 54.

Ms. Corman was best known for her role in the popular TV series of the 1980s, Bread.

She played the character Aveline Boswell in the first five series of the show. The episode in which her character got married was watched by 21m viewers.

Ms. Corman enjoyed a successful stage and screen career with appearances in such shows as Coronation Street, Brookside and Open All Hours.

It is believed Ms. Corman died after suffering a heart attack.

She is survived by her husband Phil and their four children.

 

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