After actress Jean Alexander passes away, here are Hilda Ogden’s best ever Coronation Street moments

Legendary Coronation Street actress Jean Alexander died peacefully in her sleep on Friday.

The tragic news instantly prompted fans to look back that some of her iconic character, Hilda Ogden's best moments.

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Hilda featured in Coronation Street for 23 years after bagging the role in 1964, and Jean won a Royal Television Society Award for the role in 1985.

The actress also bagged a BAFTA TV award in 1987 as viewers fell further and further in love with her headscarf-wearing busy-body.

Jean Alexander, who played Hilda Ogden, died peacefully three days after her 90th birthday

The gossipy mum of four was such a popular character that when Jean announced she was leaving the soap in 1987, fans launched a “Save Hilda!” campaign.

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Hilda and Stan

Hilda and her husband Stan were equally treasured by viewers and have been hailed as one of Coronation Street's' favourite couples over the years.

The bickering duo stayed together through multiple mishaps and financial difficulty and they were treasured by all.

Stan's funeral

The Ogedens were an on-screen couple for 20 years until actor Bernard Youens died in 1984 and writers had to kill his character Stan off the show.

The scene from Stan's screen funeral in which Hilda sobber at the sight of Stan's signature spectacles went on the best described as 2one of  the most moving moments in TV history."

Speaking her mind

Hilda was never one to hide what she was feeling and viewers were treated to several scenes in which she let it other members of the cast.

Birthday girl

Hilda celebrated many birthday on the show and each one was full of ups and downs.

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Hilda was given an touching farewell on the show as she said goodbye to her beloved Rovers in scenes which were aired on Christmas Day 1987.

The locals joined Hilda in a singalong of the track, Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye before she left to start a new life in Hartington, Derbyshire as the housekeeper for Doctor Lowther.

Tributes pour in for Corrie legend Jean Alexander as fans remember Hilda Ogden

The episode was watched by 27 million viewers and is still the highest rated episode in Corrie history.

Jean went on to play Auntie Wainwright in hit ITV sitcom Last of the Summer Wine and eventually announced her retirement in 2012.

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Actress Jean passed away peacefully today after being taken to hospital on Tuesday when she became unwell.

Fan across the nation have since flocked on social media to pay tribute to the star.

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