Meg Johnson Dead

She was born on 30 September 1936 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

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She started her acting career in 1961 and appeared in various television and theatre roles for almost six decades.

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She was known for her roles on various television soap operas, including Eunice Gee in Coronation Street, Brigid McKenna in Brookside and Pearl Ladderbanks in Emmerdale.

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She also appeared in the West End theatre revival of Chicago as Mama Morton and worked with comedian Victoria Wood.

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She was married to actor and TV presenter Charles Foster from 1981 until his death in February 2023. She had two daughters from a previous relationship.

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She had dementia for the last few years, but battled on personally and professionally regardless.

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She was described as a kind and wonderful lady, full of warmth and always with a twinkle in her eye.

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She was paid tribute by her Emmerdale co-stars and fans on social media

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Meg Johnson Dead

Meg Johnson was an English actress who died on 1 July 2023 at the age of 86