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Coronation Street legend John Savident has died aged 86 as tributes pour in

Coronation Street star John Savident - who played butcher Fred Elliott had died aged 86, his agent has confirmed today.

Coronation Street star John Savident, who played butcher Fred Elliott on the soap has died aged 86. A further commenter said: “So very sad to hear actor John Savident, who played Fred Elliot, has died. Fred also married Eve Sykes, Linda’s mum, and bought the Rovers Return pub for her to work in.

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