The whole world is in shock. The legendary actor passed away

Savident had hoped to find a compromise with the show’s producers to allow him some flexibility in his role, but was surprised when they opted to write him out of the series instead. Reflecting on his departure, he shared, “I did think they might be able to find a way to work with me. I was honestly shocked and let down that they didn’t put in a little more effort. If they had made things easier for me by letting Fred give up either The Rovers or the butcher shop, I probably would have stayed, but they never gave me that choice. So I just served out my notice.”

Fans of “Coronation Street” took to social media to express their sadness over Savident’s passing. One person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Sorry to hear, I say sorry to hear Fred was a legendary, funny character. RIP.” Another fan added, “God bless you, John Savident. One of the best characters in Corrie, a true classic that will never be forgotten, and a wonderful actor.” The sentiment was widely shared, with another comment reading, “Saddened to hear of the death of John Savident, who played Fred Elliott, Corrie’s strange butcher. I think Fred was the most classic #Corrie character, and people will remember him for years to come. John, rest in peace.”

Savident’s portrayal of Fred Elliott left an indelible mark on British television, and he will be remembered fondly by viewers for years to come.