Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has suffered yet more coronavirus heartbreak after his wife’s Grandma died of the virus.
Simon’s wife Emma took to social media on Good Friday to confirm the tragic news.
Emma tweeted: “881 people lost their lives today, one of those beautiful souls was my grandma!!
“Heartbroken… #stayathome Fly High Grandma… We love you.”
Earlier this week Simon, who plays Steve MacDonald in the hit ITV soap, opened up to fans about suffering from the virus.
Simon’s wife has tragically lost her gran to Covid-19
Taking to social media, the 45-year-old explained how he has been stuck in bed for days.
The actor said: “First day out of bed today starting to feel a little better after contracting the virus.
“My main symptom was gastric and still is bloody awful but lucky to not have respiratory.
“Stay safe everyone x.”
Simon plays Steve MacDonald in Corrie (Image: WireImage)
The post was quickly flooded with messages of support from concerned fans.
“Simon so sorry to hear that you have the virus! Take care of yourself and get well soon! We all need you and Steve!” one fan wrote.
A second added: “Oh gosh Bless you, so glad your feeling a little better. Get well soon god bless.”
“Get well soon Simon,” a third continued.
Earlier this year ITV bosses made the difficult decision to talk products of Coronation Street in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Just a few days ago producers confirmed they have been forced to furloughed countless staff due to the virus.
A spokesperson for ITV told Digital Spy: “Because the soaps have shut down, members of the crew have been notified that their roles are being furloughed in line with the government’s scheme for those who can’t work during the coronavirus crisis.”
The move is understood to have affect 250 crew members. Furloughed staff are believed to be receiving their full ITV salary.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
