Coronation Street's Sue Nicholls shares tribute to co-star after heartbreaking death
ok.co.ukCoronation Street star Sue Nicholls has shared a heartfelt tribute to her co-star John Savident, who played lovable butcher Fred Elliott on the soap, following his heartbreaking death aged 86.
Sue, 80, who plays Audrey Roberts on Corrie, thanked John for being in her life in her emotional tribute which she penned after it was announced that her legendary co-star sadly passed away.
John was a favourite among fans for his role as the loud and proud butcher on the ITV soap, but off-screen he bravely battled health issues.
His agent confirmed the sad news of his passing on Friday 23 February, saying: "We are sad to announce the death of the actor John Savident who died on Wednesday 21 February, he was a much-loved husband and father of two and will be sorely missed by all who knew him." John first appeared on the cobbles in 1994 and quickly won over viewers with his character's unlucky love life, including three marriages and several failed proposals.
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