BROOKSIDE star Marian Diamond has died aged 89 with a Harry Potter legend leading the tributes.

Marian sadly died in hospital in London last week with tributes flooding in for the late star.

Singer Cliff Richard with actress Marian Diamond on the set of the television series 'Playhouse - A Matter Of Diamonds'.Marian Diamond has died aged 89Credit: Getty

In a heart-breaking tribute, her death was confirmed in a social media post by close friend and Harry Potter legend Miriam Margoyles.

She wrote: “Alas, on my mind is the sudden death last Monday, of my dear friend, Marian Diamond, at UCH in London, aged 89.”

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