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Coronation Street's Roy Cropper star's life off-screen including rarely-seen wife and living in Spain
Roy Cropper has been a firm favourite on the cobbles for nearly 30 years, but actor David Neilson, 75, has shared little of his 'secret' life away from Coronation Street
Coronation Street's Roy Cropper, played by David Neilson, has been a staple on the ITV soap for nearly three decades, becoming a firm favourite among fans. Jane, David's wife, has played a crucial role in shaping his character, Roy Cropper, on Coronation Street. In a 2009 interview with The Mirror, David revealed that he subtly incorporated aspects of autism into Roy's character, drawing from Jane's experience as a Special Education Needs and Disability teacher.
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