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Coronation Street's Bruce Jones goes shopping with his wife Sandra and poses for selfies with fans as he is seen for the first time since revealing his character was axed via email


The actor, 71, became a household name after arriving on the cobbles as foul-mouthed Les, head of the equally uncouth Battersby family.

The actor, 71, became a household name after arriving on the cobbles as foul-mouthed Les, head of the equally uncouth Battersby family - wife Janice and their troublesome teenage daughters, Leanne and Toyah - in 1997. Though the character has remained popular with fans over the years with many urging for him to make a comeback, it was revealed last week that Les was being killed off away from screens - with Bruce being informed of the news by email. Bruce became a household name after arriving on the cobbles as foul-mouthed Les, head of the equally uncouth Battersby family - wife Janice (pictured) and their troublesome teenage daughters, Leanne and Toyah - in 1997

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