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Elizabeth Dawn (Sylvia Ann Butterfield) was born on 8 November, 1939 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK, is an actress. Discover Elizabeth Dawn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Sylvia Ann Butterfield |
| Occupation |
actress |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
8 November 1939 |
| Birthday |
8 November |
| Birthplace |
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK |
| Date of death |
25 September, 2017 |
| Died Place |
Whitefield, Greater Manchester, England, UK |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 78 years old group.
Elizabeth Dawn Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Elizabeth Dawn height is 5' 7½" (1.71 m) .
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| Height |
5' 7½" (1.71 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
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Who Is Elizabeth Dawn's Husband?
Her husband is Don Ibbetson (21 January 1965 - 25 September 2017) ( her death) ( 3 children), Walter Bradley (26 December 1957 - 1959) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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| Parents |
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| Husband |
Don Ibbetson (21 January 1965 - 25 September 2017) ( her death) ( 3 children), Walter Bradley (26 December 1957 - 1959) ( divorced) ( 1 child) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
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Elizabeth Dawn Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Elizabeth Dawn worth at the age of 78 years old? Elizabeth Dawn’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Elizabeth Dawn's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Elizabeth Dawn Social Network
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Timeline
Maternal great granddaughter of Harry (1852-1935) and Maria (née Watson) Thurwell (1855-1929).
Maternal granddaughter of Arthur (1895-1957) and Gladys (née Thurwell) Shaw (1894-1975).
Daughter of Albert (1914-1984) and Annie (née Shaw) Butterfield (1916-1975).
By the late 1960s Dawn had ventured into acting, often taking small parts in television programmes as well as advertisements.
Has 4 children; 1 from her first marriage to Walter Bradley, Graham (b. December 1958). With her second husband she had Dawn Elizabeth (b.March 19, 1965), Ann-Marie (b. March 8, 1967), and Julie (b. November 9, 1968).
Aunt of Christopher (b. 1968) and Sarah Nelson (b. 1969), via sister Maisie.
During the 1970s, she appeared in a variety of programmes including All Creatures Great and Small and Colin Welland's play Leeds United, as well as an early appearance in Crown Court as a non speaking back ground artist.
Sylvia Butterfield MBE, known professionally as Elizabeth Dawn or Liz Dawn, is an English actress, best known for her role as Vera Duckworth in the long-running British soap opera, Coronation Street. First starting on the serial in 1974, she had more of a recurring role as a factory worker until her husband, Jack, (played by William Tarmey) first appeared in 1979 and later for a more concrete role in 1983.
Was diagnosed with depression in 1984 after separating from husband Don following the revelation of an extramarital affair that Dawn had had. This resulted in her becoming an alcoholic, but she beat the illness in 2000.
Grandmother of Thomas Borso (b. October 24, 1987) via daughter Ann-Marie.
In January 1990, Dawn was featured on This is Your Life.
Dawn published her autobiography Vera Duckworth - My Story in 1993.
She was made an MBE in the 2000 Queens Birthday Honours. Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Dawn started her show business career as a nightclub singer.
In 2000, Dawn was chosen as the Lady Mayoress of Leeds and was awarded an MBE in October of that year for her services to charity, having helped raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for hospitals in the Manchester and Leeds areas.
For her role as Vera, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 British Soap Awards.
On 12 October 2010, Dawn appeared in a wheelchair at the naming ceremony of the new Cunard cruise ship, MS Queen Elizabeth in Southampton.
She appeared at the 2011 British Soap Awards giving the Lifetime Achievement Award to former co-star, Bill Tarmey.
On 12 June 2014, Dawn was the subject of one of five celebrity specials of The Jeremy Kyle Show. She appeared on the show, talking about her career and health.
Was in attendance at her oldest grandson Luke Ibbetson's wedding to Nicola Oxlade in Eaton Square, London on 19 December 2015.
Was unable to attend her grandson Thomas' wedding in Italy in June 2017 due to her emphysema and heart ailment.
