William Roache: ‘Of course I grieved’ Coronation Street’s Ken Barlow on tragic family loss

”In time, we can start to remember the happy times we had with that person, enjoy those memories and be grateful for those times.”

William lost his second wife Sara, who he was married to for 31 years, in 2009, when she passed away suddenly and unexpectedly aged 60.

The eldest of his five children, daughter Vanya Roache, died in March of last year aged 50 from liver failure.

The Corrie star has written a new book, Life and Soul – How to Live A Long And Happy Life in which he emphasises the importance of positive thinking and healthy living.

source: express.co.uk