Star’s daughter dies at festival
THE daughter of former Coronation Street star John Michie has died at Bestival.
Louella Michie, 25, was found dead at the Dorset music event in the early hours of yesterday.
Detectives launched an investigation and a 28-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
John Michie’s agent confirmed the death of his daughter in a statement, saying: “John and his wife Carol ask that the privacy of their family be respected at this traumatic time.”
Police were alerted just before 1am to reports of concern for Louella’s welfare. After a search, her body was found in a wooded area at the edge of the site in Lulworth, Dorset.
Det Chief Inspector Sarah Derbyshire, of Dorset Police, said: “We have now launched an investigation into her death. We have speciallytrained officers supporting her family at this very difficult time.
“Enquiries are now under way to establish how she died. A postmortem examination will be carried out in due course.
“I would appeal to anyone with any information to contact Dorset Police.”
Mr Michie, 66, played Karl Munro in Coronation Street from 2011 to 2013. He starred in Taggart from 1998 to 2010, and now appears in BBC medical drama Holby City.