Who is the actress in a wheelchair in Coronation Street?

Cherylee Houston is an English actress best known for playing Izzy Armstrong in Coronation Street. She has also made appearances in Doctors, The Bill, Holby City, Emmerdale and Little Britian. At aged 23, Cherylee was diagnosed with a rare condition called Ehlers-Danlos and uses a wheelchair.

Is the girl in a wheelchair in Coronation Street really 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.

Is the actress who plays Izzy in Corrie really disabled?

Cherylee Houston who plays the role of Izzy Armstrong has been missing from the soap since last April due to having to shield from the Coronavirus pandemic. The actress who has connective tissue disorder, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has admitted she has had recent complications.

Who is in a wheelchair in Coronation Street?

Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston has been the victim of a disablity slur. The actress, who plays Izzy Armstrong on the ITV soap, was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome when she was 23, and has used a wheelchair ever since.

What medical condition does Izzy have 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.

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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.

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.

Is Izzy coming back to Corrie?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Does Izzy in Coronation Street have a child?

Izzy continues to live with her son at 28 Grayling Street, Weatherfield.

Where does Izzy live in Coronation Street?

28 Grayling Street is the residence of Izzy Armstrong and her son Jake Windass. It is a bungalow that has been adapted for Izzy to find easier to use, as she uses a wheelchair due to her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The exterior (when seen) is filmed on location in Manchester.

What happened to Joseph's mum in Coronation Street?

It was revealed in October 2017 Katy had died in a car accident off-screen, with Chesney having to take Linda's word. As the death was never seen, there is always a chance it never happened and for a short time, even the youngster's mother could have believed she was dead.

Did Maud Grimes marry?

In the early 1940s she met Wilfred Grimes. They soon married.

Why did Reg Holdsworth leave Corrie?

From 1989 to 1995, he played eccentric shop manager Reg Holdsworth in the ITV soap opera . He became a household name for the role of Reg Holdsworth and the character's spectacle glasses. He left the show in 1995, to pursue other acting roles and projects.

Is Katy and Izzy sisters in Coronation Street?

Katy Armstrong is the late mother of Joseph Brown and younger sister of Izzy. Young lovers Katy and Chesney Brown had Joseph when they were seventeen.

How old is Linda Coronation Street?

Who plays Joseph's grandma Linda Hancock in Coronation Street? Jacqueline Leonard, 56, is playing the role of Joseph's grandma in Coronation Street. Soap fans will recognise her for starring in EastEnders as Lorraine between 1996 and 1997.

Who spiked Amy's drink in Corrie?

Coronation Street spoilers follow.

Last Friday's (February 18) episode of Coronation Street revealed Max Turner (Paddy Bever) was behind Amy Barlow's spiked drink and subsequent collapse, later admitting to his stepdad David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) his true aim had been Daniel (Rob Mallard).