Media Thursday, 4 June 2009

Corrie star talks about his grief

'Coronation Street' actor Bill Roache has spoken about his heartbreak at the sudden death of his wife Sara.

According to The Sun, the actor said that his co-stars on the soap have been very kind to him since his bereavement.

Roache said: "They are my family. They all came to the service and they are so loving."

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Speaking about his wife's death, he said: "It was such a shock. It was like having the carpet pulled from under me."

"I've found the grieving process is not a straight line, it's variable. You have a sort of numbness to begin with - a terrible grief - then great waves."

"You have periods when you feel totally normal. It's almost callous, as if life is just going on without Sara, and then of course it hits you on the back of the neck."

"I know that we will be together again one day. That much I'm sure of. Sara was everything to me and no one could replace her - I would never want that."

RTÉ.ie Entertainment: Bill Roache pictured with his wife Sara
Bill Roache pictured with his wife Sara
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