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ITV Coronation Street Barmaid Dies Aged 85 - Liverpool Echo

Barbara Ferris, an English actress known for playing Nona Willis in Coronation Street, died on May 23, 2025, aged 85.
She began her role as a barmaid in the ITV soap in 1961 but left after ten episodes, finding the Lancashire accent difficult to master.
She was the youngest of two children, born in London to Roy and Dorothy Ferris, and attended the Italia Conti stage school while supporting her family by performing in pantomimes and commercials.
Fans and colleagues praised her film roles, especially in Sparrows Can’t Sing, Catch Us If You Can, and The Krays, with tributes highlighting her kindness and humor.
Barbara passed away leaving behind her spouse, John Quested, along with their three children, highlighting a distinguished career that spanned many years on both stage and screen.

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Nottingham Post

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Coronation Street and Catch Us If You Can star dies aged 85

Barbara Ferris, who was once a barmaid in the ITV soap, has died at the age of 85. The actress enjoyed a successful career on the small and big screen, as well as the stage

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The Independent (US)

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Coronation Street actor Barbara Ferris dies, aged 85

‘Unforgettable’ actor was the sister of ‘Call the Midwife’ star Pam Ferris

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Coventry Telegraph

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Coronation Street star dies as tributes flood in

Barbara Ferris, who played Nona Willis on Coronation Street in 1961, has died at the age of 85 and tributes are flooding in for the late actress across social media

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