Susie Blake: Last News

Coronation Street legend John Savident, who played the lovable Fred Elliott, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. John was a favourite among fans for his role as the loud and proud butcher on the ITV soap, but off-screen he bravely battled health issues, which he openly discussed. His agent confirmed the sad news of his passing on Friday 23 February, saying: "We are sad to announce the death of the actor John Savident who died on Wednesday 21 February, he was a much-loved husband and father of two and will be sorely missed by all who knew him." John first appeared on the cobbles in 1994 and quickly won over viewers with his character's unlucky love life, including three marriages and several failed proposals.

Coronation Street star John Savident, known for playing Fred Elliott, has died aged 86.

Emmerdale's Rhona Goskirk could be in for yet another shock in upcoming episodes of the ITV soap, as fans have predicted her mum could also be the mother of someone very close to her in the Dales.Mary Goskirk entered the soap in recent weeks as she moved in with her daughter Rhona, and seemed eager to criticise her every move and her relationship with Marlon Dingle.With Marlon suffering a stroke after proposing to Rhona, it looks like Mary is stepping up to be a grandmother to April - but the family could be in for another big shock.Fans have seen Mary chatting to Vanessa Woodfield in a much nicer manner than she talks to her own daughter Rhona.And they think there's a striking resemblance between them - with some even suggesting that Mary could be Vanessa's mum as well as Rhona's. Taking to Twitter, one eagle-eyed fan wrote: "What if Rhona’s mum on #Emmerdale actually turns out to be Vanessa’s too? Seems much more like her." Someone else echoed: "Why are scenes with Vanessa and Mary SO much better than scenes between Rhona and Mary? feel like they’ve brought Louise Jameson in as the wrong characters mum!"As a third viewer said: "It’s the way they even look like they could be related!", with someone else agreeing: "I know they could easily be mother and daughter! It’s like Mary’s the mum Vanessa always wanted!"However, others simply wanted to see Vanessa's mum finally cast - with one writing: "If they ever decide to bring Vanessa’s mum in, I will accept nobody else but Susie Blake.

Coronation Street actress Susie Blake is happy with life as a single lady as she believes she is “far too difficult” for love.Susie once married fellow actor Martin Potter but the pair separated in 1998.Now, the 71-year-old has confessed she has not been looking to date anyone for more than two decades.But she is happy with the way her life has been in those years as she enjoys having a busy work schedule.She told Mirror.co.uk that she is “a romantic” but is “perfectly happy living alone”.Susie continued: "I am far too difficult. I haven’t dated since, I think, 2000.“I like watching an old romantic film.

Susie Blake turned 70 in lockdown and wishes she could wind back the clock... not to revisit her carefree, bra-less youth, nor to relive her youthful romance with Nigel Havers.