Anna Cropper

British actress (1938-2007)

Anna Cropper (née Roache; 13 May 1938 — 22 January 2007) was an English actress. She was best known for playing Joan Akers in Coronation Street.

Anna Cropper
Born
Anna Roache

13 May 1938 (1938-05-13)
Died22 January 2007 (2007-01-23) (aged 68)
Other namesAnna Roache
OccupationActress
Years active1960—1999
Spouse
William Roache (m. 1961–1974)
(divorced)
ChildrenLinus Roache
Vanya Roache

Early life change

Cropper was born in Brierfield, Lancashire. She was the daughter of stage actress and director Margaret Cropper and dentist Jack Cropper.

Personal life change

In 1961, she was married to the Coronation Street actor William Roache. The marriage ended in divorce in 1974. They had two children, son Linus Roache and daughter Vanya. Vanya died on 2 March 2018 aged 50.

Death change

Cropper died suddenly at her home in Tangmere, West Sussex on January 2007 at 68. [1][2]

References change

  1. "Anna Cropper". The Independent. 2 February 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  2. "Tributes to screen star Anna". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 21 August 2020.

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