Hollyoaks star Jimmy McKenna reveals his wife has died and opens up on secret grief

Jimmy McKenna who has played Jack Osborne in Hollyoaks since 1996, admitted his co-stars have stepped up to ensure he is not spending the festive season alone this year

A soap legend has revealed his wife has died as he opens up about his secret grief for the first time.

Jimmy McKenna who has played Jack Osborne in Hollyoaks since 1996, admitted his co-stars have stepped up to ensure he is not alone during the festive season following his tragic loss. While he did not divulge details of her cause of death but admitted the festive season "has been a wee bit melancholy".

While speaking to Inside Soap Magazine about his plans for Christmas , the 72-year-old revealed his wife Bev, who he shares four children with, had passed away.

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