Coronation Street's Fred Elliott actor John Savident dies aged 86

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, as well as a number of James Bond films, passed away on February 27, aged 85. A cause of death has not been disclosed.The news was announced by Alliance Agents on Tuesday (March 12), with the agency paying tribute to a career “spanning over 50 years with notable roles in Sherlock Holmes, A Passage to India, Secret Army and of course one of the most memorable death scenes in the Star Wars franchise.”Culver played Captain Needa in The Empire Strikes Back, the character who is Force-choked to death by Darth Vader after losing track of a rebel ship.“Apology accepted, Captain Needa,” Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones) says as Culver’s character drops to the ground clutching his throat.

Coronation Street's Bill Roache, who plays Ken Barlow, has been given three months to clear his debt with HMRC.The 91 year old actor is reportedly waiting for the sale of his home to pay off the remaining balance. His case was adjourned until June 10. It's not known how much he still owes, but last month it was reported that he had a £546,000 tax bill.

Coronation Street star Ryan Prescott, who plays Ryan Connor on the ITV soap, has opened up on his plans for the future and whether his character is staying on the cobbles for the long term. The star only recently returned to Weatherfield after a break, which followed a dramatic storyline that saw Ryan have an affair with Daisy Midgley (played by Charlotte Jordan).The rollercoaster romance abruptly ended, and Daisy ended up back with Daniel (Rob Mallard) soon after.

Coronation Street fans have pointed out a huge blunder in one of the soap's storylines involving Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor). Harvey is currently serving time in prison for the murder of Natasha Blakeman. In Wednesday's (6 March) episode of the ITV soap, Harvey was left furious after realising he hadn't been successful in his attempt to bring Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) down.

Colson Smith, renowned for playing Craig Tinker on Coronation Street, set tongues wagging when he revealed his actual age on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans were left totally stunned by his revelation as he entered the house on Sunday (4 March) night. Everyone knows Colson for his impressive portrayal of Officer PC Craig Tinker on the famous ITV soap.

Coronation Street star Luca Toolan has revealed that he hid the news of his soap audition from his famous dad as he didn't want the "pressure" of his family knowing.The Corrie star is best known for playing teenage bully Mason on the ITV soap, having joined the show last year. However, Corrie isn't Luca's only claim to fame - his dad is Hits Radio DJ Mike Toolan, who presents the station's drivetime show. While the pair are close, Luca has admitted that he kept his Coronation Street audition a secret from his dad and the rest of his family.

EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale have all been pulled from the TV schedule in a huge shake-up.The three hit soaps will all lose their usual slots on BBC and ITV this week, to make way for football matches. As the fifth round of the FA Cup gets underway, both BBC One and ITV will be clearing slots in their usual TV schedules to air the matches. All three soaps will aired at their usual times on Monday, 26 February, but throughout the rest of the week, viewers will have to tune in at different times.

Coronation Street spoilers have revealed a triple return that could lead to a heartbreaking exit decision for another cobbles resident.The ITV soap will see three characters making a comeback next week, but it might not be good news for everyone. Recent spoilers have revealed that a sinister character unexpectedly returns, leaving those connected to him on the street feeling uneasy. Meanwhile, two soap legends make a double comeback, with one of them returning after nearly a year away from the show.

Smallville star Chris Gauthier has died at the age of 48.The actor, who played Winslow Schott/Toyman in the series, was also known for appearances in Once Upon A Time, A Series Of Unfortunate Events and 2009 film Watchmen.According to his manager, Gauthier “passed suddenly and unexpectedly following a short illness” last week (via TVLine).“We can confirm that our dear friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23, at the age of 48,” a statement from TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent confirmed.This still doesn't feel real.How can it?A world without you in it is a much darker place.So much so that when his…Posted by Chad Colvin on Sunday, February 25, 2024“As a beloved Vancouver-based character actor, Chris shared his talents with so many of us both on television and in film. His loss is felt not just by his fans but by those of us who were lucky enough to know him more personally.

Marvel and Star Trek actor Kenneth Mitchell has passed away aged 49.The news of the actor’s death due to complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) was announced by his family over the weekend.“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” they said in a statement.They added: “For five and a half years, Ken faced a series of awful challenges from ALS. And in truest Ken fashion, he managed to rise above each one with grace and commitment, to living a full and joyous life in each moment.A post shared by Kenneth Mitchell (@mr_kenneth_mitchell)“He lived by the principals that each day is a gift and we never walk alone.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has said she sometimes wants to "shake" her character Sarah Barlow as she seemingly falls into one bad relationship after another. In upcoming scenes, Sarah’s life is in danger as ex-husband Adam Barlow's pact with Harvey Gaskell has dangerous consequences for both her family and her future with Damon.

Coronation 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.

John Savident, who played the booming voiced Fred Elliott in British soap Coronation Street, died Wednesday. He was 86.

Coronation Street legend John Savident, who played the lovable Fred Elliott, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. 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, which he openly discussed. 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.

John Savident was responsible for some of Coronation Street's most memorable moments as the loud-talking but much-loved Fred Elliott. It was sadly announced on Friday (February 23) that the actor had died aged 86, almost 20 years after he last appeared on the cobbles.

Coronation Street has paid a heartfelt tribute following the death of former star John Savident. It was announced on Friday (February 23) that the actor, famed for playing Fred Elliott in the ITV soap, had died aged 86.

John Savident, known for playing Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, has died aged 86, his agent has said.

Grange Hill actor Stuart Organ has died aged 72, his representative has confirmed.

John Travolta and Fred Durst’s box office bomb The Fanatic is trending again, with people scarcely believing how little money the movie made.Released in 2019, the film, which the Limp Bizkit frontman directed, took a paltry $3,153 (£2,489) at the box office in its opening day. It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.The film may have barely been seen in theatres at the time, but with the title trending on social media over recent days, it does continue to have an unfortunate life of its own, some five years later.One account on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: “Just learned there is a movie that Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst wrote and directed starring John Travolta as an autistic stalker, and it only made $3000 at the box office.”Just learned there is a movie that Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst wrote and directed starring John Travolta as an autistic stalker, and it only made $3000 at the box office.

Ricky Gervais has led tributes to The Office star Ewen MacIntosh who has died aged 50.