Coronation Street star John Savident has left his spouse £21,000 in his will, documented launched on Wednesday present.
The actor was recognized for his booming voice whereas enjoying butcher Fred Elliott on the ITV cleaning soap.
He passed away on February 21, aged 86, with a press release saying he might be ‘sorely missed by all who knew him.’
Paperwork obtained by The Sun present he left his his total property to his spouse Rona Hopkinson.
They married in 1962 and went on to have two youngsters and a number of other grandchildren
Coronation Avenue star John Savident has left his spouse £21,000 in his will, documented launched on Wednesday present (pictured in 2012)
The actor was recognized for his booming voice whereas enjoying butcher Fred Elliott on the ITV cleaning soap (pictured on the programme in 1995)
A press release from his agent to the PA information company in February stated: ‘We’re unhappy to announce the demise of the actor John Savident who died on Wednesday 21 February, he was a much-loved husband and father of two and might be sorely missed by all who knew him.’
In 1994, Savident arrived on the cobbles and rapidly grew to become a fan favorite.
Fred is nicely remembered by followers for his good friend Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) declaring her love for him simply as he was attributable to marry Bev Unwin (Susie Blake).
His storylines concerned his disastrous love life, together with three marriages and a number of other failed proposals.
A secret son, Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold), additionally arrived on the present and the 2 later developed an in depth bond as they labored as butchers collectively.
Savident’s character was killed off in 2006, struggling a stroke on the day he was speculated to marry Bev (Susie Blake). His last episode was watched by 11 million viewers.
The actor is survived by his spouse Rona Hopkinson – who he married in 1961 and their two youngsters.
ITV Govt Producer for Persevering with Drama Iain MacLeod stated: ‘Everybody at Coronation Avenue is deeply saddened to be taught of John Savident’s demise. As Fred Elliott, John firmly established himself within the pantheon of Coronation Avenue greats.
Paperwork obtained by The Solar present he left his his total property to his spouse Rona Hopkinson (pictured on Want You Have been Right here in 2008)
‘His peerless comedian timing, mixed with a deep pathos arising from his excellent dramatic ability, made Fred an unforgettable, iconic character that offered nice pleasure to viewers for a few years.
‘On behalf of everybody right here, I wish to prolong condolences to John’s household and shut associates at this unhappy time.’
His Coronation Avenue co-star Sue Nicholls stated in tribute: ‘I’m very unhappy to listen to of John’s passing. My reminiscences of working with you pricey John on the road are a pleasure, and at all times might be. God bless you and thanks for being in my life. A lot like to you and your family and friends.’
Alongside together with his work in Coronation Avenue, Savident appeared in a number of stage reveals and appeared on reveals together with Holby Metropolis and The Invoice.
