Alice’s half-siblings Matthew and Emily later died in a tragic car crash.
Fans have paid tribute online, one one writing: “Please accept mine and my family’s deepest condolences. I have such fond memories of beautiful little Anna when she was a star at Brookside.
“What a privilege to have her as a little pal. She would give me a huge smile and a hug. She touched so many of us. Thank you for her.”
A second tweeted: “Our thoughts and prayers are with her mum and dad, Maria and John, and Joe at this time.”
source: express.co.uk