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John Savident: Coronation Street star's funniest Fred Elliott moments and why he quit soap
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukJohn Savident was responsible for some of Coronation Street's most memorable moments as the loud-talking but much-loved Fred Elliott.
It was sadly announced on Friday (February 23) that the actor had died aged 86, almost 20 years after he last appeared on the cobbles.
Long-standing fans of the ITV soap may remember Savident arrived on the cobbles as Fred in 1994 and he quickly became a fan favourite as he became a permanent fixture in 1996.
He became known for his booming voice while playing Weatherfield's local butcher. Over the years, his storylines involved his disastrous love life, including three marriages and several failed proposals.
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