John Savident, who starred as butcher Fred Elliott on Coronation Street, has died aged 86.
Savident, who was on the soap for 12 years from 1994-2006, was a favourite for many viewers and was known for his booming voice.His agent said: "We are sad to announce the death of the actor John Savident who died on Wednesday 21st February."He was a much loved husband and father of two and will be sorely missed by all who knew him."Savident's storylines involved his unluckiness in love. Fred, his character, had three marriages and several failed proposals.
Savident's character was killed off in 2006, suffering a stroke on the day he was supposed to marry Bev Unwin . Savident had quit the show because he wanted to spend more time with his family.Savident was born in 1938 in the Channel island of Guernsey, escaping the Nazi occupation with his family by fleeing to Britain in a fishing boat. He served as a police officer before becoming an actor, appearing in minor and supporting parts in a string of films and television shows.
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