told The Sun : “Katherine and Ryan have made the difficult decision to separate. “They see it as a positive move for both of them and the separation is completely amicable.“Their children are their top priority and they will continue to co-parent as good friends.”Katherine, 40, grew up in Barnsley and Wakefield, West Yorkshire and she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.She became a household name when she joined Coronation Street in 2006 as feisty Becky McDonald, who was married to Rovers Return landlord Steve until 2012.Becky was known for her scraps with enemies Tracy Barlow and her own sister Kylie whose son Max she tried to adopt.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with.
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