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30th December 1960: May Hardman is the first character to die in Coronation Street. For many months, she has been afflicted with a brain tumour, and her daughter Christine has had to look after May following her release from a mental institution. Neighbour Esther Hayes has also been kind enough to lend a hand, although gossip from Ena Sharples hasn't helped. Nobody has realised the extent of May's illness however, which includes episodes of severe head pains. She is left alone in No.13 when one such attack occurs, and as she is about to lose consciousness she bangs on the wall, alerting Florrie Lindley and Harry Hewitt in the Corner Shop next door. By the time they arrive, May is dead.
 * For more information see Episode 7 (30th December 1960).