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As no-nonsense landlady Bet Lynch, actress Julie Goodyear lit up our screens. The Coronation Street star, from Heywood, took her first steps on ITV's famous cobbles in 1966.

Coronation Street viewers have seen several different incarnations of Peter Barlow over the years. And the current actor who plays him, Chris Gascoygne, has been a firm fixture for over two decades. However, Peter is set to bid a heartbreaking farewell to the Cobbles in sad scenes that will air over the festive period.

For many families, Christmas is an exciting, fun-filled time marked by colourful decorations, a delicious dinner and the constant chatter of friends and family. For hundreds of thousands of people living with dementia though, the festive season can be challenging at best and, at worst, terrifying and confusing.

For many families, Christmas is an exciting, fun-filled time marked by colourful decorations, a delicious dinner and the constant chatter of friends and family. For hundreds of thousands of people living with dementia though, the festive season can be challenging at best and, at worst, terrifying and confusing. One in three people born in the UK today will go on to develop dementia in their lifetime, and like so many health conditions it is indiscriminate.

Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear has been seen for the first time since her dementia diagnosis was confirmed by her husband. There was an outpouring of support in June this year when it was revealed that the actress had been 'suffering forgetfulness for some time' and that her condition will now get 'progressively worse'.

Julie Goodyear and her husband Scott Brand joined in on the Alzheimer's Society Manchester Memory Walk at Heaton Park on Sunday. It's a cause very close to the couple's heart, as Coronation Street legend Julie, 81, was diagnosed with dementia just several months ago. Pictured in their bright-blue charity T-shirts, 55-year-old Scott pushed his beloved wife around in a wheelchair and even cut the special event's ribbon.

Julie Goodyear has had a “heart-breaking diagnosis” of dementia, her husband has announced. The 81-year-old actress is best known for her role in Weatherfield as Rovers Return barmaid Bet Lynch. In a statement released on Wednesday, her husband Scott Brand said: “My darling wife and I have had to come to terms with this heart-breaking diagnosis.

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has been diagnosed with dementia. The actress is best known to audiences for playing Bet Lynch on the ITV soap over a number of decades, first appearing in the role back in 1966. In a new statement, Julie's husband Scott Brand confirmed that the star has been diagnosed with the condition after "suffering forgetfulness for some time".

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear, who is best known for her portrayal of the feisty Bet Lynch, has been diagnosed with dementia. Her husband Scott Brand shared the news with fans in a statement: “my darling wife and I have had to come to terms with this heartbreaking diagnosis.” Scott explained that Julie, 81, had been “suffering forgetfulness for some time” leading them to seek medical help. He shared that the couple have had to come to terms with the fact that there is “no hope of reversal in this situation” and that they had decided to publicly announce the diagnosis as fans will occasionally approach the star while she’s out and about.

Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear has been diagnosed with dementia, her husband has confirmed. The actress from Bury, who is best known for portraying Bet Lynch in the ITV soap opera, has been 'suffering forgetfulness for some time' and it is now said that her condition will get 'progressively worse'.

Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear MBE has been diagnosed with dementia, her husband Scott Brand announced on Wednesday in a heartbreaking statement. Julie, 81, is best known for playing the legendary barmaid Bet Lynch on the cobbles on-off from 1966. Her most recent appearance was in 2003.

Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has been diagnosed with dementia, her heartbroken husband has announced.

Coronation Street ’s 60th birthday this December.

Julia Goulding would love Sarah Lancashire and Julie Goodyear to return to 'Coronation Street' for the show's 60th birthday. The Shona Platt actress is keen to share a set with former soap stars Sarah, who played Raquel Watts, and Julie, who starred as legendary landlady Bet Lynch, when the ITV show celebrates its milestone in December.

Some of Coronation Street’s most iconic stars are to unite for an ITV special.

Coronation Street's boss says he's tempted to bring back legendary Rovers Return barmaid Bet Lynch.