Tracy Shaw, who was a regular on Coronation Street playing the character of Maxine Peacock, has been out of the limelight for some time - so where is she now?

Tracy became a household name portraying hairdresser Maxine Peacock on the popular soap, making her first appearance in 1995. As the spouse of butcher Ashley (Steven Arnold), Maxine was a beloved character on the renowned cobbles.

During her tenure, she was embroiled in numerous dramatic plots, including a one-night stand with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson). She also had a child with the local GP, despite being wed to Ashley.

However, her stint on the show concluded in 2003 when she was tragically murdered by villain Richard Hillman (Brian Capron). After coming home from the pub, she was attacked with a crowbar by Richard in unf

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