What disability does Cherylee Houston have?

Cherylee Houston is an actress who is best known for playing Izzy Armstrong in Coronation Street. After years of misdiagnoses she was finally diagnosed with Ehler's Danlos Syndrome at the age of 24 by which time she was already at drama school.

Is Cherylee Houston disabled?

Coronation Street actress Cherylee Houston has told how she hasn't left the house except to attend hospital appointments for 16 months. The soap star, 46, has been shielding since March 2020 due to a rare connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos - which makes her vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus.

What is Izzy's disability in Coronation Street?

After graduating from drama school the actress discovered she has the chronic condition Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and has used a wheelchair ever since.

How old is the actress who plays Izzy in Coronation Street?

Cherylee Houston is currently lighting up screens on Coronation Street where she plays Izzy Armstrong. The 46-year-old joined the soap back in 2010 fast becoming involved in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines.

Who is shielding in Coronation Street?

Clever Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston has found a way to keep working despite having to shield throughout the pandemic. The actress, the first disabled cast member in the show's 60-year history, transformed part of her home into a TV set so that her character Izzy Armstrong could be back on screen.

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Can cherylee Houston walk?

Promoted Stories. Cherylee, who made history by becoming Coronation Street's first disabled actress, is able to stand and walk a few steps but she requires her wheelchair to aid her mobility.

Is Beth in Coronation Street pregnant in real life?

Lisa George Weight Loss and Baby Bump. Lisa George is well-known for her operate as Beth Sutherland on Coronation Street, nevertheless on account of her weight purchase, followers are propagating a fake being pregnant rumor. She is an actress from England.

How are Izzy and Linda related in Coronation Street?

Linda is the mother of Izzy Armstrong and the late Katy Armstrong. She was previously married to Owen Armstrong and is the grandmother of Jake Windass and Joseph Brown.

What happened Maud Grimes?

Former Coronation Street actress Elizabeth Bradley, who played "battle-axe" Maud Grimes, has died aged 78. She died after suffering a stroke on Thursday while on holiday in the South of France with her son. She was taken to the Princess Grace Hospital in Monte Carlo, Monaco, where she slipped into a coma.

Who is the actress in a wheelchair in Coronation Street?

Cherylee Houston is an actress who is best known for playing Izzy Armstrong in Coronation Street. After years of misdiagnoses she was finally diagnosed with Ehler's Danlos Syndrome at the age of 24 by which time she was already at drama school.

Who is Cheryl Houston married to?

She worked as a dental assistant for many years in Medicine Hat and it was while working that she met her future husband Doug Houston at a baseball game. They were married in June of 1986; living and raising their family in Medicine Hat for more than 20 years.

What happens to Izzy and Gary's baby?

Izzy Armstrong had miscarried her and Gary Windass' baby in 2012 and did not want to try for another as she suffered from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and felt it would be too much of a health risk. Her sister Katy offered to be a surrogate but Izzy later refused since the proposal was putting a strain on the family.

Is Izzy returning to Coronation Street?

Coronation Street's Izzy Armstrong returns to our screens next week with a topical new issue-based storyline. Factory machinist Izzy has been working from home in recent weeks, but faces an upsetting situation when Underworld boss Carla Connor threatens to sack her unless she comes back to work.

What are the names of Chesney and Gemma's quads?

The scenes did leave Corrie fans baffled for one reason - and that's down to the quads. Gemma and Chesney welcomed their four children - Bryn, Cleo, Carys and Aled - towards the end of 2019 while on a tip to Llandudno.

Who is Joseph's mum in Corrie?

Katy (played by Georgia May Foote) is the mother of Coronation Street youngster Joseph Brown (William Flanagan) who has been struggling recently as his father Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) also has his hands full with four other children.

Who plays Miss Nugent in Corrie?

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Emily Bishop (née Nugent) is a character in Coronation Street who first appeared in Episode 4 (21 Dec 1960) as a walk on part, played by an unknown actress, but came back in January 1961 as a full time character played by Eileen Derbyshire but Derbyshire took maternity leave in 1966-67 and then returned.

Who is Linda in Coronation Street?

Jacqueline Chadwick (née Pirie, born 10 October 1975) is a Scottish actress. She is best known for her roles in the British soap operas Emmerdale (1994–1996) and Coronation Street (1998–2001), playing Tina Dingle and Linda Sykes.

Is Fizz from Coronation Street pregnant?

Jennie McAlpine, who plays Fiz Stape in Coronation Street, is expecting her first child with her restaurant-manager partner Chris Farr.. The flame-haired actress announced her pregnancy on Twitter. “We have some news to share,” tweeted the 30-year-old soap star.

Which Coronation Street star has just died?

Maggie Fox: Coronation Street and Shameless actress dies 'suddenly after accident' Maggie Fox was best known for her role of Ruth Audsley in Coronation Street, and also played housekeeper Bilson in The Forsyte Saga opposite Damian Lewis. Her comedy partner Sue Ryding says she is "completely heartbroken" by her death.