Eileen Derbyshire – Emily Bishop from Coronation Street

Eileen Derbyshire portrayed the beloved character Emily Bishop on “Coronation Street” for nearly six decades, making her the longest-serving female cast member on the show. Even after she quit acting a few years ago, fans couldn’t forget her iconic role. When she left the show, producers left the door open for a potential return, but Derbyshire didn’t look back and only made a brief cameo appearance in 2019.

Despite being out of the spotlight, Derbyshire continued to age gracefully in the public eye, as evidenced by recent images. In February 2021, it was reported that her husband of 56 years had passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.