Coronation Street - This is the heartbreaking moment when Ken Barlow is told that his beloved wife Deirdre has suddenly passed away.

In scenes set to pull on the nation’s heartstrings, screened on Wednesday night, Ken is left in a state of total shock and disbelief when he is told that his long-absent wife has passed away.

Bev Unwin breaks the devastating news to Ken, Tracy and Audrey that Deirdre haspassed away

As Ken prepares to celebrate Deirdre’s homecoming and 60th birthday, best friend Bev Unwin arrives on the cobbles to break the tragic news.
 
Deirdre’s daughter Tracy and neighbour Audrey Roberts look on in stunned silence as she explains that their mum and friend has passed away.

After hearing the tragic news, Ken is given his wife’s famous glasses to keep in her memory.

Viewers last saw Deirdre in October when she left the street in the build-up to stepson Peter’s trial for Tina McIntyre’s murder.

Airs Wednesday, July 8th