Eileen Derbyshire remains private, living quietly at 93

Eileen Derbyshire, a beloved actress from Coronation Street, is now 93 years old. She left the show nearly 10 years ago, taking what was described as an "extended break." Her last appearance on the show was a video call in 2019 for an 80th birthday celebration of another character. Recently, her son Oliver Holt, a sports journalist, shared an update about her life. He mentioned that Eileen is "well looked after and happy." He described her as a private person, who has always valued acting over fame and publicity. Eileen joined Coronation Street in 1961, portraying the character Emily Bishop for 55 years. She was known for her many romantic storylines. Despite her long career, she rarely gave interviews and avoided red carpet events. Oliver also shared a nostalgic post on Twitter, where he found pictures from the show's history. Fans were excited to see these memories and asked about Eileen's well-being. He reassured them that she has some health issues but is doing okay. Though there have been talks about her returning to the show, it seems unlikely at this time. Eileen's contribution to drama was recognized in 2010 when she received an MBE for her work.