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Coronation Street bosses 'controversially kill' iconic soap character in 'huge snub'


Les Battersby, who is played by actor Bruce Jones, 71, will have an off-screen death despite playing the iconic role from 1997 to 2007, according to The Sun .

Bruce was firstly suspended from the soap for allegedly getting drunk in a restaurant, insulting fans and eventually revealing plots. Sarah later heads out to do some food shopping, but when Bethany hears a noise, she is shocked to realise it's not her mum, but an intruder. Bruce was firstly suspended from the soap for allegedly getting drunk in a restaurant, insulting fans and eventually revealing plots

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