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OPINION: Coronation Street actress Jane Danson deserves all the awards for Oliver’s storyline!

Jane has delivered a truly moving performance

Coronation Street aired devastating scenes which saw Oliver Battersby die on Friday, and at the centre of this storyline is Oliver’s mum Leanne, played by Jane Danson.

In Friday’s second episode (November 27) Leanne and Steve sat with their little boy. They sang You Are My Sunshine as his life support machine was turned off.

Later, Steve, Leanne and Oliver’s step-parents Nick and Tracy all returned to the street.

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Oliver's family said goodbye to the little boy
Oliver’s family said goodbye to the little boy (Credit: ITV)

Oliver’s final scenes and the performance from the wonderful Coronation Street cast left viewers in tears.

Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby in Coronation Street

Oliver died in last week's scenes in Coronation Street

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Steve was devastated by Oliver's death in Coronation Street

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Oliver and his family earlier this year Coronation Street


Charlotte Rodrigues
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Charlotte Rodrigues joined Entertainment Daily in April 2018, as Audience Engagement Executive. A huge soap fan, Charlotte then became Senior Soap Writer, delivering the latest storylines and spoilers to our followers.