Mike caught her at it and ordered her to leave his life forever, which she quickly did by driving off in his car. Linda's sudden disappearance from Weatherfield did not go unnoticed, and when the car was discovered in the River Naven at Marsham, it was suspected by her family that Mike had murdered her.

Why did Linda Sykes leave Corrie?

Acting career

She next appeared in Coronation Street in 1998 as factory machinist Linda Sykes. The storyline involving her character's relationship with Mike Baldwin won Best Storyline at The British Soap Awards in 2001. She left Coronation Street in 2001 to pursue other interests.

What happened to Linda Baldwin Coronation Street?

Chadwick later confirmed that she wouldn't be returning to the series, and Coronation Street marked her final television appearance as she later quit acting and started a career as an acting teacher and then a crime writer.

How old is Linda Hancock?

Linda is played by actress Jacqueline Leonard. Jacqueline was born on November 28 1965 making her 56 years old.

Who is Linda Coronation Street?

Glamorous Linda is played by Blackpool-born actress, Jacqueline Leonard. And some eagle-eyed viewers were quick to notice that Jacqueline has appeared in a string of other TV shows too, including Eastenders. One fan wrote: "Corrie fans..

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Where is Tina Dingle now?

Since leaving, Tina has lived in London. She has been mentioned a few times by Zak. Apparently Tina got married in 1997. In 1998, Tina gained a half sister Belle Dingle by her father's marriage to Lisa but Tina has never visited the village since her 1996 departure.

What happened to Janice Battersby in Coronation Street?

Why did Janice Battersby leave Coronation Street? Janice Battersby, played by actress Vicky Entwistle, left the soap in 2011. Vicky says she left the soap due to exhaustion and finding her newfound fame a major challenge. Speaking to The Mirror last year she explained: “I wasn't prepared for the attention.

What happened to Joseph's mum in Coronation Street?

It was revealed in October 2017 Katy had died in a car accident off-screen, with Chesney having to take Linda's word. As the death was never seen, there is always a chance it never happened and for a short time, even the youngster's mother could have believed she was dead.

What happened to Martin Platt in Coronation Street?

Martin's 2005 departure came due to Sean Wilson being axed when he refused to take part in a storyline involving Martin having a relationship with an underage girl. Wilson opposed the storyline due to having a family of his own.

Where is Ian Mercer now?

He lives in Northumberland with his two daughters, Scarlett Rae (1997) and Carmine Mae (2000). In 2018, Mercer appeared in the Mike Leigh film, Peterloo, playing the "buffoonish" Dr Healey.

What happened to Vicky Entwistle?

Vicky, who grew up in Accrington, left Corrie in 2010 and went on to appear in Holby City, Celebrity Big Brother and West End show Les Miserables. She still lives in Lancashire with her set designer hubby Andy Chapman.

Does Janice leave Les in Corrie?

She then gained a job at Mike's new factory Underworld, where she would remain until 2011. Despite her longevity, Janice was consistently rude to her various managers and enjoyed spreading gossip among some workmates and picking on others. Eventually Janice got fed up with Les and left him for Dennis Stringer.

Who is Joseph's grandmother in Coronation Street?

Coronation Street fans have gone wild after recognising Joseph Brown's grandma Linda Hancock star Jacqueline Leonard from EastEnders.

What happened to Len in Emmerdale?

On the day of the Village's 500th birthday pageant, Len comforts Edna after Pearl fails to include her while supervising activities. He returns to the church with his friend, Sandy Thomas (Freddie Jones). Whilst the celebrations were occurring outside, Len dies in his chair of a heart attack.

Why does Emily leave Emmerdale?

When she discovered their deception, Emily was heartbroken and threw her husband out, then had a complete nervous breakdown and smashed up the Post Office in a rage. Having lost everything, Emily decided to leave the village unless she received a sign to stay.

Where is Gary Mallett now?

In 2011, the star was convicted of benefit fraud, having falsely claimed £2,300 in council tax benefit and was fined £165. He now lives in Northumberland with his two daughters, Scarlett Rae, 24, and Carmine Mae, 22.

What happened to Gary and Judy Mallett?

Both characters had dealings with Terry Duckworth, played by Nigel Pivaro - Pete was an old army mate whose wife Terry slept with, while twelve years later the character sold a cut-and-shut car to his mother Vera, resulting in Gary's wife Judy suffering a fatal embolism.

Who is Becketts right hand man?

Ian Mercer was a loyal employee of the East India Trading Company. Being born in Scotland, Mercer served as the personal assistant of the Company's governor, Lord Cutler Beckett.