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Caroline Aherne

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Caroline Aherne

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  • Born
    December 24, 1963 · Ealing, London, England, UK
  • Died
    July 2, 2016 · Timperley, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, UK (lung cancer)

Biography

    • Caroline Aherne was born on December 24, 1963 in Ealing, London, England, UK. She was an actress and writer, known for The Royle Family (1998), The Mrs. Merton Show (1995) and Mrs Merton & Malcolm (1999). She was married to Peter Hook. She died on July 2, 2016 in Timperley, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

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  • Spouse
      Peter Hook(1994 - 1997) (divorced)

Trivia

  • Reportedly had an IQ measured at 177.
  • She was born in Ealing, London and grew up in Wythenshawe, Manchester.
  • Dated Alexis Denisof.
  • She studied drama at Liverpool Polytechnic. She worked as a secretary at the BBC before finding national fame in the mid-1990s with the Mrs. Merton Show.
  • No relation to Brian Aherne, despite a popular misconception.

Quotes

  • [Accepting an award for "The Royale Family", with the cast around her] We were talking about this back at the table, and Ricky said 'Don't say anything about your suicide attempt!'[Ricky Tomlinson laughs. Applause.]
  • My brother and I were born with cancer of the eyes, the retina, and my mum told us that only special people get cancer. I must be very special, because I have had it in my lungs and my bladder as well.

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