Corrie Christmas party that his character was set to join the soap's list of iconic killers after Richard Hillman and Pat Phelan.
Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe former builder turned loan shark sabotaged the Underworld factory roof which killed Rana Habeeb and then murdered Rick, burying his body in the woods.Asked if he was worried his days was numbered when he learned of Gary's twisted new direction from family man to villain, he said: "I've always said 'if you're going to go, I'd rather go in a blaze of glory' as it were, leaving bodies behind."Gary killed Rick in desperation after his evil boss tried.
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