Auction of Fred Elliott star's possessions reveals his life-long love
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA large collection of belongings owned by the late Coronation Street actor John Savident is to be sold at auction. The actor, famous for playing butcher Fred Elliott on the ITV soap for 12-years, died in February this year at the age of 86.
His character arrived on the cobbles in 1994 and quickly became a fan favourite. He became known for his booming voice, catchphrases and his relationship with his once secret son Ashley Peacock.
Many of his storylines involved his disastrous love life, including three marriages and several failed proposals. READ MORE: Ten amazing things Oldham has given the world READ MORE: The underground world hidden in Greater Manchester that looks like the remains of a lost civilisation Yet despite acting like he was born and bred in Weatherfield, John Savident was born in Guernsey and spent much of his life in southeast England.
He became interested in theatre at school and – following a brief career in the police force – found work with a touring theatre company in 1960.
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