Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp has shared her deep sorrow following the sudden death of her close friend, Danny, who passed away at the age of 47. Danny died unexpectedly in his sleep, leaving behind his fiancée, Victoria, and their young daughter. Thorp, known for her role as Nicola Rubinstein on the long-running ITV soap, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, accompanied by photos of Danny with Victoria and a picture of the two friends together from happier times. In her tribute, Thorp reflected on Danny's loving relationship with Victoria, writing: "I hope you all find someone who looks at you the way Danny looked at Vic." She also shared details about Danny's death and paid tribute to the profound impact he had on those around him. Her message highlighted not only her personal loss but also the unimaginable grief Victoria is experiencing as she copes with the loss of her fiancé while caring for their young daughter. A GoFundMe page has been created to support Victoria and their daughter during this difficult time. Thorp used her social media presence to encourage her followers to donate or share the fundraiser, helping to raise awareness and support for the family Danny leaves behind. Nicola Thorp is best known to Coronation Street fans for her role as Nicola Rubinstein, a character who became entangled in a dramatic storyline involving her biological father, the soap's notorious villain Pat Phelan. Her character's journey included a relationship with Gary Windass and the birth of their son Zack. After a series of dramatic events, Nicola left the fictional town of Weatherfield in 2018, though she made a brief return in 2019. Away from acting, Thorp has worked as a television presenter and commentator, appearing on shows like This Morning. She has also been vocal about various social and political issues. However, her latest social media post was deeply personal, as she honored a friend whose death has left those close to him heartbroken. Her message to her followers was a simple yet powerful reminder: "Hold your loved ones close."