Who was Frankie Hough and who did she play in Hollyoaks? | The Sun

HOLLYOAKS' fans are grieving the loss of one of the show's stars.

Frankie Julia Hough, who was pregnant with a baby girl, died aged just 38.

Who was Frankie Hough?

Frankie Julia Hough was a former actress known for Hollyoaks.

She stepped away from acting and was working as a reiki practitioner.

Frankie was also a busy mum-of two to her two sons Tommy, nine, Rocky, two.

Sadly the much-loved mother was laid to rest on June 9, 2023, surrounded by her friends and family.

Who did Frankie Hough play in Hollyoaks?

Frankie played Jess in the hit Channel 4 teen soap.

According to Hollyoaks Fandom, Frankie played Jess Holt on the show from 2000 to 2001.

During her time on the show she became good friends with co-star Paul Danan.

How did Frankie Hough die?

Frankie had pulled over on the hard shoulder of the M66 when she was struck by a speeding motorist.

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The mum-of-two – who was pregnant at the time – had pulled over to answer a phone call when the BMW driver smashed into her.

Frankie had her two young sons and nephew in the car with her, and her four-year-old nephew.

The children all survived but were rushed to critical care where they are still fighting for their lives.

Frankie and her unborn baby were laid to rest on June 9, 2023 after she died aged 38.

Adil Iqbal, 22, has pleaded guilty to causing her death, he also admitted to causing serious injuries to Frankie's son, Tommy.

Iqbal, of Accrington, Lancashire, will face sentencing on July 19th.

What did Paul Danan say about Frankie Hough?

Frankie's Hollyoaks co-star Paul Danan paid tribute to her.

Taking to Instagram, he wrote: "I just heard the most shocking upsetting news I've heard in such a long time.

"Another good good friend who was such a special person has sadly passed away while carrying her unborn baby and her 2 little boys and nephew who were in the car too. They had a terrible car accident."

Updating fans, he added: "She was driving on the M6 when a car must have crashed in to them dangerously the driver has been charged.This wonderful actress played the character "Jess" alongside me 4 years in Hollyoaks.

"I adored her. I feel so lost right now."

Paul shared a photo of Frankie as well as a selection of stills taken from their time on Hollyoaks together.

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He added: "Here is a link to donate some money for these poor little boys she has left behind who are currently fighting for their lives and will be slowly realising that their mummy isnt alive anymore. Just incomprehensible…

"#totallydevastated ps sorry about the shots, they're bad quality as they are screenshots from a video i have of some of our best scenes and story lines we had together in #Hollyoaks probably the best time of our lives!" 

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