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Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear makes rare public outing with husband amid her battle with dementia


The actress, 81, who announced her devastating diagnosis in June last year, appeared in high spirits as she stepped out for lunch with her husband Scott Brand.

The actress, 81, who announced her devastating diagnosis in June last year, appeared in high spirits as she stepped out for lunch with her husband Scott Brand (pictured on the ITV soap in 1995) However earlier this year husband Scott Brand, 55, said Julie had abandoned her trademark leopard print outfits and colourful lipsticks when he opened up on the pain of watching her deteriorate (couple pictured in 2004) Julie first joined Corrie in 1966 as barmaid Bet, but left after being advised by senior cast member Pat Phoenix - who played Elsie Tanner - to get some more acting training.

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