Coronation Street actress Elisa Cowley has died, her management team has revealed.
The news was revealed on social media.
Elisa appeared in Corrie twice, most recently at the beginning of this year in the Summer surrogacy plot.
Tributes to Coronation Street actress Elisa Cowley
Her management tweeted: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Elisa Cowley. There really are no words. She was just wonderful and we miss her so much.”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Elisa Cowley @elisacowley6 There really are no words. She was just wonderful and we will miss her so much ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nl6M6MR5n0
— Nicola Bolton Management (@NicBoltMan) January 19, 2023
Corrie actress Vanessa Hehir, who plays Esther on the soap, has led tributes.
“Elisa was a gem, I worked with her in November on Corrie she was so lovely and such a fabulous actress. Such sad news.”
Julie Hesmondhalgh, who played Hayley in the soap, also tweeted: “Oh god, I’m so sorry.”
Others sent their condolences tweeting: “Terrible news,” and “Such sad news, sending love.”
Who did Elisa Cowley play in Coronation Street?
Elisa played the surrogacy counsellor who talked to Summer about being a surrogate for Mike and Esther.
She appeared in an episode on Tuesday January 3, questioning Summer about her plans to have the baby.
The counsellor showed concerns over Summer’s diabetes and her age.
Elisa had also appeared in Corrie previously.
In 2019, she played a nurse involved in Sinead’s cancer storyline.
Elisa also appeared in film Kate and Jake, once again as a nurse.
The team behind the film tweeted: “It is with great sorrow that we must announce the passing of one of our beloved cast members, the wonderful Elisa Cowley.
“Elisa was a great performer and an even better human being. The true epitome of loveliness. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
“Rest in Peace.”
Although her cause of death has not been confirmed, Elisa’s social media reveals she had cancer and she tweeted pictures as she received treatment last year.
In a message sent on December 30 she said: “I don’t want cancer, it’s so rubbish, having a very tricky day today.”
I don’t want cancer 😭 it’s so rubbish, having a very tricky day today @stage4cancerIhateyou
— elisa cowley 🇺🇦 (@elisacowley6) December 30, 2022
Read more: Complete Coronation Street cast list 2023 – meet them all here!
Coronation Street usually airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV.
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