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Update:

Veteran Coronation Street actress Maggie Jones is in a critical condition after being rushed to hospital, Digital Spy can confirm.


The 75-year-old, who plays Weatherfield legend Blanche Hunt, was admitted to Hope Hospital in Manchester at the weekend for life-saving surgery.


It is thought that the soap star has now undergone an emergency operation, though full details are yet to emerge.


A Coronation Street spokeswoman confirmed to DS tonight that Jones remains in hospital.


She added: "Our thoughts are with her family and everyone wishes her a speedy recovery."


More soon.




Sounding a bit more hopeful