It is with great sadness that the Coronation Street Blog has to announce the death of one of Corrie's most well loved actors - Bill Tarmey. Between 1979 and 2010 he played the loveable rogue Jack Duckworth and enjoyed a wonderful partnership with Liz Dawn, who played his wife Vera. He'd also been an extra on the show since the early 1970s.
Bill managed to create a wonderful and cherished character, loved by millions across the UK, Ireland and abroad.
A testament of this was the fact that Jack came out on top in our poll to find the greatest Corrie character.
Sad news indeed.
A testament of this was the fact that Jack came out on top in our poll to find the greatest Corrie character.
Sad news indeed.