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As Fred Elliott actor John Savident has died aged 86, The Mirror takes a look back at some of the much-loved and iconic characters of Coronation Street and where they are now
Coronation Street Fred Elliot actor John Savident was heartbroken when he left the ITV soap after 12 years as he hoped show bosses would change their mind on the decision