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Coronation Street star John Savident has died aged 86, it has been confirmed.
The actor was known for his booming voice while playing butcher Fred Elliott on the ITV soap.
A statement from his agent to the PA news agency said: ‘We are sad to announce the death of the actor John Savident who died on Wednesday 21 February, he was a much-loved husband and father of two and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.’
In 1994, Savident arrived on the cobbles and quickly became a fan favourite.
His storylines involved his disastrous love life, including three marriages and several failed proposals.
Coronation Street star John Savident (centre) has died aged 86, it has been confirmed
A secret son, Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold), also arrived on the show and the two later developed a close bond as they worked as butchers together.
Savident’s character was killed off in 2006, suffering a stroke on the day he was supposed to marry Bev Unwin (Susie Blake).
