A former Crossroads star has died after being struck by a delivery van in Birmingham. Charmian Abrahams died following the incident in Harborne earlier this week. The 96 year old, who starred as Mavis Hooper in the British soap during the 1980s, died following the fatal collision. In a career that spanned five decades, she worked with acting legends Albert Finney and Sir Ian McKellen. A statement from her family said: “Charmian was a much-loved aunt and great-aunt and a dear friend to many. At 96 she was still full of life and energy and fiercely independent. “We are devastated that her life h…