"She's been in and out of hospital quite a few times in the last few years and normally the family are quite upbeat, but this time they seem more concerned," they told The Sun.
"She's not in a good way and her loved ones are obviously very worried."
Liz was on the programme for 34 years before quitting the cobbles through ill-health in 2008.
In June she had surgery linked to a heart condition.
Liz Dawn played Vera Duckworth on Coronation Street for 34 years. Photo / supplied
At the time she said: "I've got no energy but once the operation is done I will be looking forward to being as back to my normal self and getting my energy back."
In 2013 she had a pacemaker fitted after a heart attack while on holiday in Spain.
She admitted at the time: "My health is very bad these days."
The actress first appeared on the famous soap in 1974.
Her chemistry with on-screen husband Jack kept fans delighted for decades.
