Veteran British actress Betty Driver celebrated her 91st birthday in hospital on Friday after she was admitted with suspected pneumonia earlier this month.
Driver, who has starred in longrunning U.K. soap Coronation Street for 42 years, was taken to a hospital in Stockport, north-west England after falling ill.
She has remained under doctors' care ever since and was surprised with visits and gifts from her co-stars to mark her birthday on Friday.
And the actress has vowed to return to work as soon as she's well enough.
Driver says, "I am looking forward to getting back to work. It's lovely in here, but I am looking forward to getting home soon. It's been a wonderful birthday."
Her co-star Sue Nicholls adds, "It's a delight to see Betty looking so well, that's the best present for all her fans and friends."...
Driver, who has starred in longrunning U.K. soap Coronation Street for 42 years, was taken to a hospital in Stockport, north-west England after falling ill.
She has remained under doctors' care ever since and was surprised with visits and gifts from her co-stars to mark her birthday on Friday.
And the actress has vowed to return to work as soon as she's well enough.
Driver says, "I am looking forward to getting back to work. It's lovely in here, but I am looking forward to getting home soon. It's been a wonderful birthday."
Her co-star Sue Nicholls adds, "It's a delight to see Betty looking so well, that's the best present for all her fans and friends."...
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- WENN
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