Ruth Osborne

Ruth Osborne
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed by	Terri Dwyer
Duration	1996–2001, 2003–2004, 2008
First appearance	Episode 11 1 January 1996
Last appearance	Episode 2357 5 August 2008
Classification	Past; regular
Introduced by	Phil Redmond (1996) Jo Hallows (2003, 2004) Bryan Kirkwood (2008)
In-universe information Other names Ruth Benson Occupation Journalist Family Osborne Father Jack Osborne Mother Celia Osborne Half-brothers Darren Osborne Half-sisters Bethany Cunningham Husband Kurt Benson (1997–1999) Grandfathers Bert Andersen Grandmothers Aggie Osborne Beryl Andersen Uncles Kenneth Osborne Billy Brodie Greg Andersen Nephews Jack Osborne Oscar Osborne Nieces Francine Osborne First cousins Natasha Andersen Sarah Andersen Natalie Osborne Rachel Osborne Eva Falco

Ruth Osborne (also Benson) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Terri Dwyer. She first appeared in January 1996^[1] as the cousin of Natasha Andersen (Shebah Ronay), and departed in 2001. She made guest appearances between 2003 and 2004, and another in 2008. Dwyer expressed interest in returning full-time in 2009.

Her notable storylines included a "controversial lesbian affair" with Jasmine Bates (Elly Fairman),^[2] and relationships with Kurt Benson (Jeremy Edwards), and Tony Hutchinson (Nick Pickard). Another storyline saw her form a relationship with Lewis Richardson (Ben Hull) which ended when he physically assaulted her, and due to feeling guilty committed suicide.