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Inside Claire Sweeney's heartbreaking split from ex partner Daniel Reilly before co-star's tragic death as actress confirms new relationship with Ricky Hatton
The Brookside and Coronation Street actress' last long-term romance came with Daniel Reilly, and the pair split in 2017. They share son Jaxon, eight.
Claire told MailOnline in a statement: 'Whilst we have decided not to remain together we are committed to bringing up our wonderful son and making sure we are great parents and supporting each other to achieve that.' The death of the beloved actor, known to millions as drug dealer Jimmy Corkhill in Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, was confirmed in a statement from his family. The Brookside and Coronation Street actress, 52, and the former professional boxer, 45, - who are both believed to be single - looked loved-up and put their arms around each other as they enjoyed a pub crawl in Manchester.
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