Jane Neilson: Last News

Coronation Street legend David Neilson first entered the ITV soap as Roy Cropper back in 1995 - 27 years ago.The actor, who turns 73 today, has had plenty of iconic storylines over the years, most notably dealing with the tragic death of his wife Hayley after a lengthy marriage and cancer battle.Now Roy is busy teaching Sam Blakeman to play chess after the untimely death of his mum - and has come under fire from critics for being too harsh on the little boy.But what about David’s personal life away from the cameras? From his rarely-seen wife to an unrecognisable transformation, Daily Star has the low-down.David has been married to his wife Jane Neilson even longer than he’s been on Corrie - for an impressive 47 years.The pair share a son, Daniel, who is currently 38 years old - and a massive Leicester City football fan just like his dad. David is also a grandfather to Daniel’s two children.And it was David’s wife Jane who helped him stay on as long as he has in the soap, after only being contracted for six episodes as Roy - who was initially a “psychopath” stalking Deirdre.Opening up in an interview, David explained: “Roy was a psychopath.

Coronation Street star David Neilson, who has played the beloved character of Roy Cropper since 1995, has a sweet off-screen love story with his supportive wife.The actor has had quite the dramatic storyline recently on the cobbles, with his character being wrongfully arrested not once, but twice! Now, fans are speculating that a plot twist could secure Roy's freedom, with one viewer predicting on X: "I feel this will end when Lauren turns at the trial as an unannounced witness!" As we wait to see how the drama unfolds, let's take a peek into 75 year old David's life away from the soap. David and his wife Jane Neilson have been happily married for over 50 years, and she's played a significant role in shaping Roy into the complex character we know today. In a 2009 interview with the Mirror, David shared that he'd secretly made Roy autistic, crediting his wife, a special needs teacher, for her invaluable insights.

We have learned a lot about Roy Cropper since he joined Coronation Street in 1995.The Café owner has been at the forefront of many major storylines including being the first soap character to marry a transgender character. While more recently Roy has been hailed a hero, after he saved Abi Franklin's life using his trusty anorak to pull her out of the skinhole she'd fell into during dramatic scenes with Corey Brent.