Corrie legend, 95, living in retirement home as son gives away memorabilia
Coronation Street legend Eileen Derbyshire is now residing in a retirement home for celebrities, seven years after she last graced our screens. The beloved actress, 95, is best known for portraying Emily Bishop on the ITV soap, having first appeared in Weatherfield back in the 60s.
TL;DR
- Eileen Derbyshire, who portrayed Emily Bishop on Coronation Street for 55 years, is now 95.
- She is residing in a retirement home for actors.
- Her son is offering fans pages from old Coronation Street scripts.
- Derbyshire last appeared on screen in October 2019 for Ken Barlow's 80th birthday.
- She was awarded an MBE in 2010.