Jane Rossington was the only Crossroads original cast member to be in the first and last episode of the series.
12 Facts About Jane Rossington
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Jane Rossington spoke the first words of the first episode of Crossroads on 2 November 1964, "Crossroads Motel, good evening".
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Jane Rossington played Jill Richardson, the daughter of the owner of the Crossroads Motel, Meg Richardson.
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When Jane Rossington miscarried, Watson asked her if she would mind if the pregnancy storyline went ahead, as they had had such a positive response from the audience.
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Jane Rossington appeared in an episode of the children's series Dramarama.
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Jane Rossington later toured in the stage plays Murder in Mind and Don't Rock the Boat.
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Jane Rossington was the subject of This Is Your Life in October 1987 when she was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at a central London hotel.
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Jane Rossington stated that she was Eamonn Andrews' final subject on This Is Your Life as he died on 5 November 1987.
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In 2023, Jane Rossington was portrayed by Antonia Bernath in the ITVX drama Nolly.
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From 1988, Jane Rossington was the main patron of the original Crossroads Appreciation Society.
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Jane Rossington renewed her involvement with the fan club in 2002, at a time under new management it was officially recognised by the programme creators and Central Carlton.
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In June 2022, Jane Rossington's family revealed that she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.