Coronation Street's Sam youngster sends heartbreaking end-of-year message after being supported over sad loss
01.01.2024 - 12:37
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Coronation Street youngster Jude Riordan sent a heartbreaking message to his online followers after suffering a sad family loss before the end of the year. The actor, known for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap, wanted to send his best wishes and thanks to those who have supported him throughout 2023.
But the message came with a tinge of sadness for Jude after he tragically lost his great-grandmother. The 12-year-old announced a few days after Christmas that his great gran, Sheila Bolton, known to him as 'MA' had died. The post featuring an illustration and a picture of Shelia read: "Yesterday my Great Gran (MA) passed away.
"I will miss her forever. I was 'made' for MA but that's a story for another day. MA is the reason older people are my favourites. Rest in peace Sheila Bolton."
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The comments section of the post on Instagram was soon flooded with messages of condolences for the young soap star and his family. Corrie co-star Alex Bain, who portrays Simon Barlow on the cobbles, was among the first to respond, writing: "So sorry mate hope your doing okay feel free to reach out if you need anything!" Abi Webster actress Sally Carman-Duttine said: "I’m so sorry."
@brassicfans_ commented: "I’m so sorry to hear this Jude, she will always be watching over you." @annemariem04 wrote: "So sorry to hear your great gran has sadly passed away, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time, may she rest in peace."
@watchthefirststep shared: "Aww sorry for your loss. Sending you and all who loved her my love." @margaret_binns17 replied: