Coronation Street pays moving tribute to beloved colleague after death aged 84

Coronation Street has paid tribute to a beloved colleague (Picture: ITV)

Coronation Street has paid tribute to director Kay Patrick following her death aged 84.

A silent card at the beginning of tonight’s (Monday, June 29) end credits dedicated the episode to the director’s memory.

She was born Patricia Jackson, but adopted her stage name on getting her first professional job.

The youngest of four children, she was born in Hull during the Second World War to parents Alfred and Ethel.

Kay began her screen career as an actress in the 1960s, appearing in two episodes of Doctor Who alongside William Hartnell, among other projects,before turning her hand to directing and producing.

She was a major figure behind the scenes on Coron...