Fanny Carby

Fanny Carby (2nd February, 1925 - 20th September, 2002) had two different roles on Coronation Street. She played Mary Hornigold in 1965, then in 1987 she took the role of Vera Duckworth's domineering mother, Amy Burton. Fanny's other credits include Street spin-off Pardon the Expression, On The Buses, Sykes, The Bill and Goodnight Sweetheart.