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Coronation Street icon dead at 86: 'He will be sorely missed'
Coronation Street icon John Savident who portrayed Fred Elliot has died at the age of 86 it has been confirmed by a representative for the actor
A statement from his agent to the PA news agency 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.” The 86-year-old was known for his booming voice while playing butcher Fred Elliott (Image: Granada Television) Read MoreRelated Articles Strictly's Ellie Leach makes huge move as 'romance' with Bobby Brazier heats up Fred's storylines involved his disastrous love life, including three marriages and several failed proposals (Image: Daily Record)After leaving Coronation street in 2006, John appeared in pantomime in Manchester alongside former Corrie star Suranne Jones.
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