Coronation Street fans were in tears as Ken Barlow made his departure from the cobbles after nearly 60 years. The character, played by Bill Roache, opted to leave his home to move to a nearby retirement complex with his girlfriend Claudia Colby, played by Rula Lenska, after selling his house to his daughter.
However, Ken will not be departing the soap for good, as future episodes will follow his and Claudia’s new life at Still Waters Luxury retirement complex.
Friday’s episode of the ITV soap saw Ken packing up and leaving number one Coronation Street, the home in which he has lived for decades, including with his partner Deirdre, played by the late Anne Kirkbride.
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