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09-11-2012, 03:14 PM
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RIP Jack Duckworth.

Bill Tarmey, aka Jack Duckworth, died today aged 71. He came acroos to me as a "rough diamond". He'll be missed.
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09-11-2012, 03:24 PM
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Re: RIP Jack Duckworth.

That is such sad news, Jack (Bill) was such a great character who was loved by all the cast and fans of Corrie alike. He had been in poor health for some time.

It had been recently mentioned that Jack and Vera Duckworth could be making a ghostly return to Coronation Street, for a Children in Need skit.

"Reports that Bill Tarmey, 71, who played Jack for 31 years before his exit in 2010, will reappear as the Ghost of Christmas Past, with Liz Dawn, 72, who starred as his Street spouse Vera between 1974 and 2008, also expected to return as a spirit."

RIP "Jack", you were one of the Corrie greats and will be greatly missed by many ..... you have earned your rest. x
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10-11-2012, 12:09 AM
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Re: RIP Jack Duckworth.

So sorry when I read about his passing. He was one of Corrie's stalwarts and I don't think the show is the same without him and Vera!!

Rest in Peace "Jack".

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10-11-2012, 01:07 AM
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Re: RIP Jack Duckworth.

What sad news. I also miss seeing him and Vera in Corrie, he will be missed.
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10-11-2012, 01:51 AM
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Re: RIP Jack Duckworth.

Indeed. Choosing the character for Jack Duckworth with Bill Tarmey was perfectly suited to that role. What a lovely man he was, and it would have been so lovely to see him and Vera back in Corrie, albeit in a ghostly role, to appear for poor Tyrone who is struggling, and who would have perhaps been an inspiration for the lad.

Anyway, that's not to be now, and I am very sad to hear of Bill Tarmey's death. He was also a lovely singer.
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10-11-2012, 08:49 AM
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Re: RIP Jack Duckworth.

Yes, I was sad to hear this as well.
 

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