Husband pays tribute to former Coronation Street actress Melanie Hughes who died aged 39
FORMER Coronation Street star Melanie Hughes has passed away suddenly at the age of 39.
Coronation Street star Melanie Hughes has died age 39
The actress died on Sunday leaving her husband Rick, 49, and their two children “absolutely devastated”.
As well as making appearances in the ITV soap, Melanie starred in Cold Feet and she also won the Miss Wales crown back in 1997.
Paying tribute to his wife, Rick described her as a “lovely soul” who was very “kindhearted”.
Rick told the Daily Post: “Mel was a lovely soul, she was kind and gentle. Mel was so kindhearted and had time for absolutely everyone.
Melanie Hughes' husband called her a "lovely soul"
Melanie and Rick Hughes got married in 2011
Mel was a lovely soul, she was kind and gentle
“We are absolutely devastated at the loss of such a wonderful spirit and will never ever forget her.”
The couple both grew up in Holywell, Wales, and they tied the knot in June 2011.
They had a three-year-old child called Kaden and Melanie was also a step-mother to her husband’s 16-year-old daughter Taylor.
Melanie Hughes appeared in Coronation Street
Rick continued: “Kaden doted on his mummy. He is asking where mummy is.
“We had a holiday of a lifetime two months ago in Disney World Florida with my family and I am so glad we did as that has so many pictures with so many memories.
“Mel was better looking than all the Disney Princesses and she will always be my Miss Wales.”
North East Wales coroner has been informed of Melanie’s death.