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Coronation Street actor Frank Grimes has died at the age of 78 after battling a short illness.
Frank starred as Barrington "Barry" Connor in the ITV soap at regular intervals between 2008 to 2015. He also played the father of Paul Connor, Liam Connor and Michelle Connor.
Returning to the soap in 2015, he attended Michelle's wedding to Steve McDonald. Frank made more than 50 episodes over the years and was a key character in the Connor family.
As reported in the Mirror , a statement reads: "Frank was undoubtedly one of Ireland's greatest actors, he was a dearly loved friend of the ICC's and over the past three decades, he trod the ICC's stage on so many occasions. It comes after ITV makes a major decision on I'm A Celebrity's future after talks with officials