ITV/ Shutterstock Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 27 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 27 2025 Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall passes away aged 76 The actress appeared in Corrie in 2017 Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 27 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 27 2025 Coronation Street has lost one of its familiar faces, as actress Lynne Verrall – remembered for her role as Geraldine Spellman – has sadly passed away at the age of 76 after a long illness. Lynne first appeared on the ITV soap in 2017, stepping into the storyline as Summer Spellman’s grandmother, and quickly made her mark with viewers. Beyond Weatherfield, her career stretched across five decades, with a wealth of work in theatre and television. It has now been confirmed that Lynne died earlier this month, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a career that spanned generations of audiences. Lynne died aged 76 (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock) Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall dies Lynne Verrall’s agent announced her death while speaking to The Stage. Samantha Boyd said: “Lynne was always ready to try any role, to grow and learn and develop. She embraced life to the full.” Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers The actress died in Paris on November 8th, with her friend Dunderdale also sharing: “She faced it with incredible courage. She was extraordinary. She remained in Paris because she’d been happy there. She created this wonderful persona of an eccentric, charming Englishwoman.” They also added: “She was a fantastic actor but never got the recognition she deserved.” A fundraiser page has now been set up in Lynne’s honour in a bid to help raise funds for motor-neurone disease charities. The page reflects: “Our dear friend Lynne faced MND with her trademark wit and courage – and even in the toughest moments, she never lost her spark (or her sense of humour). “In true Lynne fashion, she even left a gift in her will to ARSLA, the MND association here in Paris, to help others facing this awful illness. “If you’d like to honour her memory – and give this disease the middle finger (ARSLA’s brilliant campaign slogan!) – you might consider a small donation to support their work.” Lynne played Geraldine Spellman on the soap (Credit: ITV/ Shutterstock) Geraldine Spellman on the cobbles Back in 2017, Lynne Verrall stepped onto the cobbles as Geraldine Spellman. She was the fiercely disapproving mother of Summer’s late father, Drew. Before his death, Drew entrusted Summer’s care to Billy Mayhew and Todd Grimshaw. But Geraldine was quick to challenge their guardianship. She even threatened police involvement. And, then accused the pair of ‘poisoning’ her granddaughter. Her stance, however, was weak. Even her own husband Angus sided with Billy and Todd. This left Geraldine isolated in her fight. In the end, Summer made her feelings clear. She refused to live with Geraldine and chose to remain with Billy and Todd – a decision that shaped her future. To this day, Summer continues to live with Billy Mayhew, cementing the bond that Geraldine tried, but failed, to break. Read more: 8 huge things to expect from Coronation Street this Christmas Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Nov 27 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Nov 27 2025 Previous Story Next Story