Coronation Street star Alison King has penned a heartfelt message after her mentor's death.
The 49-year-old actor is renowned for her role as Carla Connor in Weatherfield. The character first arrived on the Cobbles in 2006 and quickly became a fan favourite on the show.
Alison's career was kickstarted by the founder of Oldham's Theatre Workshop, David Johnson. Stars across the world have taken to social media to pay tribute to David's legacy after his sad death.