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Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear, 81, is 'living a good life' and 'still loving leopard print' as pal shares health update amid her battle with dementia


The actress, 81, who announced her devastating diagnosis in June last year, is said to still love leopard print just like her iconic character Bet Lynch.

The actress, who announced her devastating diagnosis in June last year, is said to still love leopard print just like her iconic character Bet Lynch and regularly enjoys afternoon tea with visitors (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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