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By LAURA FOX FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 07:42 BST, 7 April 2025 | Updated: 07:42 BST, 7 April 2025

Coronation Street star John Saint Ryan has died at the age of 72.

The English actor and horse trainer passed away on April 3 surrounded by his family after suffering a heart attack. 

News of John’s death was shared by his wife Joyce on Facebook, who wrote: ‘I and our family want to let our friends know that John had a heart attack the evening of Thursday 3rd of April.

‘We were with him at the hospital where the staff did everything possible but unfortunately he did not survive.

‘We are absolutely heart broken. John wanted to aid medical research and donated his body, so there will not be a funeral.

‘Later, we will arrange a celebration of his wonderful life. We are all fortunate to have known and loved this special ”Gentleman” as he has been described to me numerous times over the last couple of days.’

Coronation Street star John Saint Ryan has died at the age of 72 (pictured on the soap with Julie Goodyear as Bette Lynch)

Coronation Street star John Saint Ryan has died at the age of 72 (pictured on the soap with Julie Goodyear as Bette Lynch)

 

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