Jean Alexander
| Born | October 11, 1926 |
| Hometown | Toxteth, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
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- Coronation Street is releasing a gin flavour honouring classic character Hilda Ogden.
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Congratulations are in order for Jennie McAlpine and her husband Chris Farr! The couple have welcomed their second child – a bouncing baby girl – who they have sweetly named after a beloved Coronation Street character. Jennie, who plays Fiz Brown in the soap, shared the news on Twitter, writing: "Our newest addition arrived yesterday. The soap character of Hilda Ogden was played by actress Jean Alexander from 1964 to 1987.
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Coronation Street legend Jean Alexander's last words revealed
The final words uttered by legendary Coronation Street actress Jean Alexander have been revealed by her brother Ken. Speaking on ITV tribute show Hilda Ogden’s Last Ta-Ra, which goes out at 8pm tonight, Ken recalls: “Jean’s death came on suddenly.
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Ryan Thomas sparks outrage with Hilda Ogden fancy dress choice
The former Coronation Street star has sparked a bit of a hoo-hah by turning up to a soap convention dressed as Hilda Ogden – just weeks after actress Jean Alexander’s death. One angry fan even walked away because they thought it was bad taste to dress up as Jean, especially on Halloween.” Actress Jean Alexander notched up an incredible 23-years on the cobbles as much-loved nosy-parker Hilda.
