Corrie actress mourns dad's death

Coronation Street star Jane Danson is in mourning following the death of her dad at the weekend.

Builder Jack passed away in hospital in his home town of Bury, Lancashire, on Sunday.

Danson, who plays Leanne Battersby, was to begin filming a new storyline but bosses rescheduled yesterday's scenes after she called them with the news.

The 29-year-old is believed to be taking the rest of the week off to give her time to grieve.

A show insider told The Sun: “We’ve had to move scenes around as Jane was due to be back today.

“She was very close to her dad. Her one-year-old son Harry has Jack as one of his middle names. Jack was only in his fifties so this has all come as a huge shock.”

A spokesman added: "Our thoughts are with Jane and her family at this difficult time."