Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear, 81, suffering from dementia: Actress – famed for playing leopard-print loving Bett Lynch – releases statement
Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear, 81, has revealed she is suffering from dementia.
Her beloved husband Scott Brand released a statement on Wednesday which said: ‘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.
‘We have taken the decision to publicly announce the diagnosis as Julie still loves visiting friends and eating out.
Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear, 81, is suffering from dementia (pictured as Bett Lynch in a still from the ITV soap)
‘Inevitably she is recognised, and fans love to meet her – and she them – but she can get confused particularly if she is tired. I hope people will understand.’
Julie remains a patron of Willow Wood Hospice in Greater Manchester. She wishes to highlight the wonderful work of the hospices who do so much to support patients and families with dementia.
