Honor Blackman (22nd August 1925 - 5th April 2020) was an English actress best known for her roles in The Avengers, Shalako and Jason and the Argonauts. Her most famous role however, came along in 1964 when she was cast as Pussy Galore in 007's Goldfinger.
Miss Blackman appeared in Coronation Street for five episodes in September 2004 as Rula Romanoff, an old friend of Rita Sullivan's from her club days.