The former Coronation Street actress is currently wowing viewers of the BBC One show
Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has said she's 'honoured' as she was revealed to be taking on a new role. The actress, who is currently wowing viewers of the BBC One show, has agreed to become Willow Wood Hospice's youngest ever patron.
Ellie, who played Faye Windass in the ITV soap for 12 years until she left earlier this year, also has connections to Tameside, where the Hospice is based, as she was born in Audenshaw and is a past pupil of Fairfield High School For Girls in Droylsden.READ MORE: Read more of today's top stories from the Manchester Evening News
"I am in awe of the work that the Hospice does and would love to be a part of it." Philip Millson, Chair and Trustee of Willow Wood Hospice, also commented: "We are absolutely delighted that Ellie has agreed to come on board as a patron and be associated with the Hospice. She is well known to so many people and will be a fantastic ambassador for Willow Wood."
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