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CORONATION Street star Sally Ann Matthew has shared a rare picture of her real husband posing alongside her onscreen one, who was dramatically killed off in scenes that aired last night. In a devastating moment, Johnny Connor - played by Richard Hawley - drowned after saving Sally’s character Jenny when she fell into a sinkhole.

Coronation Street star Richard Hawley has had quite the successful career.The 66-year-old actor has portrayed Johnny Connor on the ITV soap since 2015 with speculation that his time in Weatherfield may soon come to a tragic end.The character has had a rough few years in general, being imprisoned for his role in the beating of a security officer during a historic robbery and being diagnosed with Charles Bonnet syndrome during his time inside.Before his diagnosis, Johnny struggled with hallucinations of his late son Aidan.

CORONATION Street fans are in tears after Johnny Connor drowned after confessing his love for ex-wife Jenny. The businessman - who is played by actor Richard Hawley in the ITV soap - bravely saved Jenny’s life after she fell into the sinkhole.

Coronation Street viewers watched on Friday night as "Super Soap Week" came to a dramatic end.

Coronation Street star Richard Hawley has unusual plans for life after the ITV soap.

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Coronation Street fans did a double-take during Monday's trip to Weatherfield, as Johnny Connor made a long-awaited return.The barman, played by Richard Hawley, has been doing time in prison following his involvement in a decades-old robbery attempt, waiting out his sentence in the local jailhouse.Making an appearance this evening, Johnny looked completely transformed, having grown a bushy beard and longer hair.The last time viewers saw Johnny, he had some salt and pepper stubble, and his hair was shorn close to his head - making the transformation all the more dramatic.Watching from home, many exclaimed over Johnny's sizeable new beard, which altered his appearance entirely."He's got lockdown hair....#Corrie," wrote one Twitter

Coronation Street storyline in which a character with multiple sclerosis developed hallucinations was "deeply unrealistic", according to a charity for real life sufferers.The Multiple Sclerosis Society has written to the ITV soap's producers saying the plotline has left up to 130,000 Brits with the condition "frustrated".Corrie character Johnny Connor - played by actor Richard Hawley, 66 – was diagnosed with MS on the show in 2017.This year he was diagnosed with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), which causes hallucinations, which has sparked several episodes during his time in prison. Johnny has even seen his late son Aidan Connor, who took his own life in 2018, in a heartbreaking scene earlier this year.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street's Johnny Connor was brutally attacked by his prison cellmate in Monday's double bill, and the harrowing scenes were too much for some fans.Johnny, played by Richard Hawley, has been suffering from complications of his multiple sclerosis diagnosis since being put behind bars in January.As well as going blind, he has been struggling with his mobility because of his debilitating illness.So Corrie viewers were sickened when the popular Rovers Return landlord was kicked by a fellow prisoner."Corrie has ruined my night seeing Johnny like that has broke my heart," tweeted one."Ugh feel sick seeing Johnny getting kicked in," said another."Oh no Johnny," said one viewer with a crying face."Can someone please

Coronation Street fans were perplexed on Monday evening when they watched a scene play out in Weatherfield prison.Gary Windass and Johnny Connor chatted between themselves, only for a fellow inmate – Kai – to stir trouble.Johnny, played by Richard Hawley, wore the same uniform as the rest of the prisoners, complete with a pale blue sweatshirt and trackie bottoms.Gary (Mikey North), however, wore his regular clothes, leaning back on a chair in a pair of blue denim jeans and a top.Watching from home, viewers were baffled by the scene, as they wondered why Gary was permitted to wear his own clothes.One Twitter user said: "This is may be a silly question but Why does Gary wear normal clothes in prison?""Gary must be the only prisoner that gets

Coronation Street spoilers have signalled heartache for poor Johnny Connor, who is serving out a sentence behind bars in Weatherfield's prison.The former barman was recently diagnosed with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, with doctors finding the cause behind his many hallucinations and strange behaviour.Johnny, played by Richard Hawley, also suffers from multiple sclerosis, a condition targeting the brain and spinal cord.Corrie spoilers have predicted Johnny's health will worsen in upcoming scenes, kicking off when fellow prisoner Kai accuses him of dealing drugs.Mistaking Johnny's MS medication for hard drugs, Kai is convinced he is trying to take over his own drug dealing empire in the local prison.

Richard Hawley, who wrote songs for a 2019 musical about the Park Hill estate, told BBC Radio 4 that he was “really angry” about the mural’s removal and called for it to be reinstated.“Like all graffiti, it’s sometimes just some kind of nuisance, but it symbolises a state of mind in Sheffield,” he said. “When I first found out about this I was, probably like a lot of Sheffielders, really, really angry.”He added: “I just hope and would urge Urban Splash to put at least the fluorescent signs back.

Richard Hawley, Enter Shikari and more.First opening its doors in 1980, the venue has played host to early shows from Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon and The Killers, and remains popular with live music fans and clubbers in the Steel City.Titled ‘Forty’, the new 10-track record includes songs from artists who have formed relationships with The Leadmill over the years, with Sheffield native Richard Hawley providing a foreword in which he recalls his memories of the venue.Local artist Pete McKee designed the LP’s cover art, which depicts a crowd enjoying a live band onstage.

Coronation Street spoilers have revealed Johnny Connor is set to receive some devastating news from the doctor in upcoming scenes, as he languishes behind bars.The Corrie barman, played by Richard Hawley, is doing a spell in prison after confessing to his involvement in a botched robbery many years ago.In his former life, Johnny was a criminal, leaving a security guard for dead when his heist-attempt went badly wrong.Many decades later, and Johnny has decided to do his time for the crime, having been arrested on suspicion of burglary and grievous bodily harm.

Pausing to admire the views as he strolled through the stunning foothills of Ilkley Moor, Coronation Street actor Richard Hawley felt a deep connection with his father.

cobbles for revenge.

Johnny Connor appears to have been hiding a big secret from his loved ones as a mysterious newcomer appears on Coronation Street.

hereHer character was in the BBC One soap from 1993 to 1995 until the actress begged for her to be killed off.Debbie was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident and Nigel went on to adopt her daughter Clare played by Gemma Bissix.After EastEnders she played the boozy Cat Matthews in Family Affairs from 1998 until the Channel Five show ended in 2005.Cat was the wife of the roguish Dave Matthews played by Richard Hawley who is now best known as Rovers Return boss Johnny Connor on Corrie.In 2018 Nicola starred in the BBC2 drama Collateral and she appeared in ITV's Thriller drama Deep Water last year.

Coronation Street character Johnny Connor (played by Richard Hawley) is set to take a leave of absence from the Rovers Return in coming episodes.

CORONATION Street's Carla Connor will be taking over the Rovers Return when her dad Johnny flees Weatherfield. The former factory owner - who is played by actress Alison King in the ITV soap - will take the helm of the famous bar alongside boyfriend Peter Barlow.

cobbles in April with an undisclosed connection to Rovers landlord Johnny, played by Richard Hawley, who decided to take a trip to France shortly after his arrival.