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Coronation Street star John Saint Ryan dies aged 72 as heartbroken family say 'there will be no funeral'
John Saint Ryan, who was best known for his role as Charlie Whelan on Coronation Street, has died at the age of 72 after suffering a heart attack, his family have announced
His wife Joyce shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, writing: "I and our family want to let our friends know that John had a heart attack the evening of Thursday 3rd of April. His first gig in the industry was as a stunt double for James Bond icon Sean Connery in the film The Medicine Man. He bagged supporting roles in a variety of shows, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, General Hospital, Murder, She Wrote, Cybill, and The Heidi Chronicles.
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