Lorraine Cheshire has sadly died
06:43, 20 Dec 2025Updated 06:43, 20 Dec 2025
Lorraine Cheshire in Sky’s Trollied(Image: Sky)
Tributes are being paid to the popular actor Lorraine Cheshire, who has sadly died.
She was best known for her roles in the Sky TV sitcom Trollied, the hit BBC sitcom Early Doors and school-based drama Waterloo Road. It’s understood the Wythenshawe-born actress was 65 and passed away on Friday.
Her partner, John, announced her death on social media, with tributes hailing her a ‘wonderful talent’. Actress Faye McKeever, who stared alongside Cheshire in Trollied, posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
She said: “Laughing with Lozza in unison will always be one of my favourite memories. I will forever be thankful of the Trollied day and the endless fun we used to share. Boy did we belly laugh. Whenever she started it would set me off, and vice versa. Thinking of John and Carly at this very sad time. Rest in peace Lozza.”
Lorraine Cheshire(Image: BBC)
Lorraine’s Early Doors co-star Christine Bottomley shared an image of a lit candle alongside a glass of brandy and coke on her Instagram Stories, followed by a heartbroken emoji as she said: “no words today”.
Anthony Crank added: “Just heard the horrific news that beautiful Lorraine has passed over. One of the kindest, funniest, beautiful and caring souls I ever had the privilege to know. My heart goes out to John and all that knew her. This week is awful, just hell on earth. Please give your loved ones the biggest squeeze tonight. REST IN POWER YOU ABSOLUTE QUEEN.”
Lorraine Cheshire(Image: BBC)
Cheshire played the role of Eddie’s wife Joan in the sitcom Early Doors, which was created by The Royle Family co-writers Craig Cash and Phil Mealey. Since Early Doors, Cheshire appeared in Cranford, Clocking Off, Having it and Holby City. From 2007 until 2012, she appeared in Waterloo Road as Fleur Budgen.
She appeared in 63 episodes of Trollied from 2011 until 2018 and also starred in Channel 4’s Ackley Bridge and in episodes of the BBC soap Doctors. Cheshire attended drama school in Manchester.