Coronation Street Actor Roy Barraclough Dies Aged 81
Comic actor Roy Barraclough, who played Rovers Return landlord Alec Gilroy in Coronation Street, has died aged 81. Julie Goodyear, who starred as his on-screen wife Bet Lynch, led the tributes by saying she was “devastated” by the loss of her “dearest friend”. Lancashire-born Barraclough was also known for his partnership with Les Dawson, especially … Read more