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 Brierfield, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 22 January 2007 (aged 68) Tangmere, West Sussex, England |
| Other names | Anna Roache |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1960—1999 |
| Spouse | (divorced) |
| Children | Linus Roache Vanya Roache |
Early life
changeCropper was born in Brierfield, Lancashire. She was the daughter of stage actress and director Margaret Cropper and dentist Jack Cropper.
Personal life
changeIn 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
changeCropper died suddenly at her home in Tangmere, West Sussex on January 2007 at 68. [1][2]
References
change- ↑ "Anna Cropper". The Independent. 2 February 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ↑ "Tributes to screen star Anna". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
Other websites
change- Anna Cropper on IMDb
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