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Ricky Hatton's Ex Claire Sweeney's Heartbreaking Statement After Tragic Death of Boxer
Claire Sweeney honored boxing champion Ricky Hatton as 'the people's champ' after his death, reflecting on their long friendship and recent relationship ending in December 2024.
- On Sunday in Hyde, Greater Manchester, former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home aged 46, with Greater Manchester Police saying the death is not treated as suspicious.
- Claire Sweeney, the Coronation Street actress, had a friendship spanning about 25 years with Ricky Hatton and rekindled a romance last year after Dancing on Ice 2024, ending an eight-month relationship.
- Using Instagram on Tuesday, Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney posted a tribute montage set to Elvis Presley’s 'If I Can Dream', honoring Ricky Hatton as 'the people's champ' and sending sympathy to his children Campbell, Millie, Fearne, and granddaughter Lyla.
- Coronation Street colleagues rallied around Sweeney on social media with condolences and heart emojis, while Hatton's family praised his character and requested privacy as they grieve.
- Having announced a planned return to the ring, Ricky Hatton had been open about mental health and addiction struggles, and on Monday his family posted a statement after his death.
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Actress Claire Sweeney has shared a heartfelt message following the death of her former partner Ricky Hatton, describing how she required time to come to terms with the tragic news
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