Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney has been flooded with messages from fans after sharing a heart-wrenching update on social media, following the tragic loss of her Brookside co-star Dean Sullivan last year. The 53 year old was left shattered by the news of his sudden death last November after a brief illness. The actor, who is best remembered for his role as Jimmy Corkhill in the Merseyside TV soap, passed away at the age of 68 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018.
Claire, who portrayed his on-screen daughter Lindsey Corkhill in the former Channel 4 soap, was among those who attended the funeral service in December to bid her final farewell to her dear friend. The ITV actress, known for her role as Cassie Plummer on the Cobbles, took to Instagram on Thursday to post a series of photos. The post contained a mix of poignant memories, featuring the late Paul O'Grady and Claire's ex-partner Alan Miller.
Read more The One Show fans sob at ‘moving’ interview with boy after terrible diagnosis She accompanied the montage with Dusty Springfield's track 'Yesterday When I Was Young' and captioned the photos: "I was sent some photos from Dean Sullivan's house, thank you Jamie. "They have really moved me, especially to see that 4 of these special men have passed over. I will treasure the pics and these memories RIP Dean Sullivan, Alan Miller, Gary Lawson and Paul O'Grady.
" Fans have been quick to offer their heartfelt tributes, with one commenting: "Beautiful memories C.
