Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has been diagnosed with dementia, her heartbroken husband has announced.
Julie's husband Scott Brand made a statement announcing the sad news.
He said in a statement: "My darling wife and I have had to come to terms with this heart- breaking diagnosis. Unfortunately, Julie has been suffering forgetfulness for some time and we have been seeking medical advice and assistance, but we now know that there is no hope of a reversal in the situation – and that her condition will get progressively, and perhaps speedily, worse.