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Sue Nicholls pays tribute to Coronation Street co-star John Savident

Source: PA Archive

Coronation Street’s Sue Nicholls has paid tribute to her long-time co-star John Savident saying her “memories of him are a joy” following his death aged 86.

Savident was known for his booming voice while playing butcher Fred Elliott on the ITV soap.

Nicholls, 80, who plays Audrey Roberts, Elliot’s long-term love interest, thanked Savident for being in her life.

She said in a statement: “I am

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