Coronation Street youngster Jude Riordan sent a heartbreaking message to his online followers after suffering a sad family loss before the end of the year.
The actor, known for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap, wanted to send his best wishes and thanks to those who have supported him throughout 2023.
But the message came with a tinge of sadness for Jude after he tragically lost his great-grandmother. The 12-year-old announced a few days after Christmas that his great gran, Sheila Bolton, known to him as 'MA' had died.
The post featuring an illustration and a picture of Shelia read: "Yesterday my Great Gran (MA) passed away. "I will miss her forever.
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