Coronation Street star's husband of 47yrs dies in heartbreaking swimming accident

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Coronation Street's Carol Royle has been left devastated after the sudden loss of her beloved husband Julian Spear after he jumped into a "freezing outdoor pool" on Monday believing it was heated.The actress, who plays Joel Deering's mum Anthea, explained the heartbreaking news to fanswriting: "Forgive me if I am not on Facebook very much for a while." She wrote: "I am desperately sorry to post that we lost my wonderful husband, Julian Spear, today, 9th December.

Perfectly fit man but jumped into a freezing outdoor pool which he assumed was heated as per usual yesterday, and he developed a sudden massive brain haemorrhage – our hearts are aching." The actress, 70, who also appeared in Heartbeat and Endeavour before joining Corrie this summer, continued: "Married 47 years – known each other 56.

Forgive me if I am not on Facebook very much for a while." As tributes and messages of support flooded in, one friend commented: "Oh Carol, my heart goes out to you with this terrible news.

Sending you much love and light and prayers and strength and heartfelt condolences." Another shared their sympathy, writing: "Love and hugs to you all.