[Scarlett.]

Actress Sophiya Haque, who played Rovers Return barmaid Poppy Morales on Coronation Street, has died earlier today. She was just 41 years old and fell ill just before Christmas and was told just days ago she had cancer.

While undergoing tests, Ms Haque, developed a clot on her lungs and died this morning.

Her agent Oliver Thomson broke down in tears today as he told of his shock at losing “such a wonderful friend”.

He said: “Sophiya was a wonderful actress, a wonderful client but so much more than that a wonderful friend. She was adored by everyone she worked with and will be deeply missed.”

She was currently performing the role of Sylvia in Privates on Parade for the Michael Grandage Company.

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[Kazanne]

Never heard of her,but so young to die,poor lady,RIP

[Maia]

Awww that's awful

[Jake.]

Awful, RIP

[Smithy]

I remember her in it, so sad RIP

[Omah]

Blimey, that's sad .....

RIP

[Mrluvaluva]

I remember her in it. Such a sad, sudden way to go. May she be at peace.

[AnnieK]

I remember her in it. So quick though. Cancer is such an awful disease. Rest In peace

[Marc]

So young and so sad that she only had a week