Corrie's Blanche 'critical' in hospital
Published Monday, Oct 12 2009, 21:01 BST | By Daniel Kilkelly and Kris Green
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 at the Hope.
She added: "Our thoughts are with her family and everyone wishes her a speedy recovery."
Jones made her debut as Blanche in 1974 and played the role for four years. She later returned for guest stints and made a permanent comeback in 1998.
The actress has established herself as a fan favourite in recent years and won the funniest performance prize at the Inside Soap Awards last month.
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