Liz Dawn Speaks Of Battle Against Lung Disease And Smoking

Coronation Street legend, Liz Dawn, gave a moving insight into the toll that chronic lung disease has taken on her life. The Leeds born star was recently forced to quit her role as Coronation Streets loveable loudmouth Vera Duckworth because of the effects of emphysema. In an interview she described how the disease cast a shadow over her final weeks and months on the show that made her famous. Sixty eight year-old Liz said: “You know you’re not right.

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Filed under: Smoking / Quit Smoking on February 7th, 2008