Obituary of Liz Dawn

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Liz Dawn

Elizabeth Dawn (born November 8th, 1939 in Leeds, England) was an TV Actress who was best known for her role as Vera Duckworth in the British TV soap opera, "Coronation Street". Elizabeth died on September 25th, 2017 and her death was due to complications from COPD. She was 77 years old when she passed.

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Liz Dawn Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Dawn, Elizabeth
    • Common Name: Liz Dawn
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Leeds, England
    • Birth Date: November 08, 1939
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Sylvia Ann Ibbetson
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Active Years: 1972-2015
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

    Elizabeth's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Sylvia Butterfield
    • Father: Albert Butterfield
    • Mother: Annie Butterfield
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Walter Bradley (married 1957-divorced 1959)
      • Donald Ibbetson (married 1965-2017, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Graham Ibbertson (born 1958)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Elizabeth Ibbertson (born 1965)
      • Ann-Marie Ibbertson (born 1966)
      • Julie Ibbertson (born 1968)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 25 2017 at age 77
  • Place: Whitefield, Greater Manchester, England
  • Cause of Death: Cardiopulmonary arrest
  • Funeral Arrangements: Salford Cathedral on 6 October 2017

Category Tags:

TV ActressBritish Born on November 8th Born in 1939 Died in 2017 Died at age 77 Died from Cardiopulmonary arrest

Quotable Quotes:

"Elizabeth Dawn will always be remembered for her remarkable life, filled with passion, laughter, and love, even after her passing. (V)"

"Liz Dawn had a successful professional life as a beloved actress, known for her iconic role on the British soap opera "Coronation Street," until her untimely passing due to a long-term illness. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-08 11:27:13
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