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Crossroads star Charmian Abrahams dies after being hit by delivery van

Source: West Midlands Police

Charmian Abrahams, who starred as Mavis Hooper in the long-running soap Crossroads, has died after being hit by a delivery van.

The 96-year-old’s family has paid tribute to the star, who was fatally injured by said.

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