Inside Soap Awards 2009 - Funniest Performance - Maggie Jones

The late Maggie Jones was awarded this year's funniest performance trophy at last night's Inside Soap Awards for her portrayal of Blanche Hunt. See her pre-recorded acceptance speech which was played at the ceremony.

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[AnElephantsChild]

Why are you all writing RIP ?

When did she die - bloody analogue telly has switched off here & I don't have digital. I am totally in the dark.

Corrie wont be the same without Blanche.

[kimbaforeva]

She died yesterday morning.

[kimbaforeva]

RIP x

[kimbaforeva]

Just read that she's been rushed to hospital for life saving surgery. Hope she's alright...

[CatpurrRobertaBobbi]

Shed a few tears today. You could tell here that she was not doing well yet being 75 and recovering from illness she seemed very together! Mind you I believe she did not have her operation until after this was filmed. I read she returned in 1999 to Corrie. That was near the time my mom died and Blanche was mom's favorite! Not sure if I ever told mom but Blanche reminded me of her! They even looked a bit alike and watching Corrie became bittersweet. My best to her family and those who knew her.

[Phaedrax2]

Will REALLY, REALLY miss her - fabulous character. :-(

[dcunningham2175]

Maggie Jones deserved her soap award by miles. She was soo funny and played the part of Blanche superbly. She is still missed over 1 year on and Coronation Street just isn't the same without her.

[patc161]

Her voice is so weak, I think she hadn't long to go when this was filmed, I believe it was cancer. She is sorely missed. ;-{

[katieboyd1]

So weird to see Blanche being nice!!! it doesn't seem quite right lol, which proves what a great actress she was. rip xx

[Rahkhanoa]

queen of the street... i love her

[aisey100]

Ledgend! You are sadly missed!

[spysear]

Curly was great ,fired. Les useless, Fired

Steve Macdonald was on a warnng but straightened himself out, He takes a good part, best thing I ever saw him in was Most Haunted. made me laugh..

[kickinoverya]

@Paskovitchz Well,Les and Curly were both axed.They did not leave on their own wishes.Curly served 20 years and les served 10.Curly has been gone so long,what would be his purpose nowadays?He didn't even come back for Vera's funeral.

[Paskovitchz]

Damn right. People like les and curly make big mistakes when they leave:P it drains the comedy. I'm fucking sick of Joe and this money business. it would be cheaper for him to pay someone to shoot that cunt.

[kickinoverya]

@Paskovitchz I agree..Betty does nothing for the show.If I were producer,I would axe Emily,Betty,Gail(overused),Sal­ly,Liz,Rosie,Dev,for starters.

These characters are either overused,underused or just plain shocking actors.Blanche was the best actress Coronation Street ever had.I still miss her.

[SnapCrackleKABOOM]

CORRIE HAS LOST A SPARK NOW THAT BLANCHE IS GONE. Rest in peace Maggie, you deserved that award. God bless ya. xxxx