John Savident: Actor who played Fred Elliott in Coronation Street dies

Why John Savident quit Coronation Street after 12 years

SOAPLAND mourns the death of actor John Savident, known for his booming voice and stint in the Weatherfield cobbles. Several years after his departure from Coronation Street, the late actor revealed the real reason he was written out of the ITV soap. RexJohn Savident was a part of life in the cobbles for 12 years[/caption] RexHe portrayed beloved butcher Fred Elliott from 1994 to 2006[/caption] Eamonn and James ClarkeHis character was also pul…

ITV Coronation Street's Sue Nicholls' emotional tribute as John Savident dies

Coronation Street legend Sue Nicholls has paid tribute to John Savident who played Fred Elliott after it was announced the fan favourite actor died aged 86

Coronation Street actor John Savident dies aged 86

The actor was best known for playing Fred Elliott on the ITV soap between 1994 and 2006

John Savident: Coronation Street's Fred Elliott dies aged 86

The star played Fred Elliott, a character best known for his booming voice, in the ITV soap.

John Savident, actor who played Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, dies aged 86

The actor played a butcher on the ITV soap from 1994 to 2006

ITV Coronation Street Fred Elliott star John Savident dies aged 86 as statement issued

The star was renowned for his role as Fred Elliott