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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.
A statement from his agent to the PA news agency confirmed the news and said: "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."
In 1994, Savident arrived on the cobbles and quickly became a fan favourite. He became known for his booming voice while playing the local butcher on the ITV soap. His storylines involved his disastrous love life, including three marriages and several failed proposals. Secret son Ashley Peacock, played by Steven Arnold, also arrived on the show and the two later developed a close bond as they worked as butchers together.
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Following the news, Corrie issued a statement alongside a picture of Savident as Fred in his butcher attire. "Everyone at Coronation Street is deeply saddened to learn of John Savident’s death," they began.
"As Fred Elliott, John firmly established himself in the pantheon of Coronation Street greats. His peerless comic timing, combined with a deep pathos arising from his outstanding dramatic skill, made Fred an unforgettable, iconic character that provided great joy to viewers for many years."
Outside Coronation Street, Savident was in political comedy Yes, Minister, Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian thriller A Clockwork Orange, biopic Gandhi, war film Battle Of Britain,
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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.
John Savident, known for playing Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, has died aged 86, his agent has said.
Coronation Street star John Savident, known for playing Fred Elliott, has died aged 86.
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