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Barbara Ferris, known for her brief stint as barmaid Nona Willis on Coronation Street in 1961 has died at the age of 85. Although she graced the cobbles for only 10 episodes before leaving
due to difficulties with the Lancashire accent, her acting career included several decades of memorable roles. Cinephiles may remember her as Dinah from the 1965 movie Catch Us If You Can
where she starred alongside Dave Clark, or from her appearance in the 1990 film The Krays, directed by Peter Medak. Ferris eventually chose family life over the spotlight, supporting her
husband in his global assignments including in Ireland, Zurich, and London. Ferris, born into a London household to Dorothy and Roy Ferris and sister to one sibling, honed her craft at
Italia Conti stage school, performing in pantomimes and adverts. Her death on May 23 has prompted fans to post tributes and share fond memories on social media. READ MORE: ALAN TITCHMARSH
REVEALS KING CHARLES' TOUCHING MESSAGE AFTER WIFE FELL ILL One admirer expressed their sadness: "Absolutely gutted to hear about Barbara Ferris. She had such a quiet grace on
screen - Catch Us If You Can was a core memory from my childhood. Rest easy, Dinah." One fan lamented: "RIP to Barbara Ferris - unforgettable in The Krays. That voice, that
presence. We were lucky to have her, even if briefly." reports the Express. Another mourned by saying: "Barbara was one of the kindest, most generous actors I ever worked with. Her
laughter lit up every set we shared. It was an honour just to be around her." Back in 1960, Barbara Ferris wed film producer John Quested, though their nuptial festivities were notably
short-lived; Ferris had only a single night's honeymoon at The Dorchester before duty called her back to the stage. She is survived by her husband and three children; Nicholas,
Christopher, and Catherine.