Coronation Street legend Julie Goodyear’s husband Scott Brand has shared a rare update on the actress as she celebrates her 83rd birthday amid her ongoing dementia battle
The husband of Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear has given a touching update on the actress’ birthday amidst her ongoing struggle with dementia.
Best known for her role as Bet Lynch, the straight-talking landlady of the Rovers Return, Julie celebrated her 83rd birthday with her husband Scott Brand on March 29.
Scott, 55, shared a rare photo of Julie from their home on the fringes of Lancashire and wrote: “Just got home with my lovely wife and we’ve had a fantastic day together.
“Thank you so much for all your birthday wishes from both of us.”
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He posted this update on his Facebook where he and Julie keep their loyal fans, friends and family updated.
Julie, who graced the cobbles for over 25 years, revealed her dementia diagnosis last March.
The soap star and her husband have since sold their £1.3m home and have been receiving support from the Alzheimer’s Society.
The couple, set to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary in June, were most recently seen smiling and embracing at the starting line of their local Alzheimer’s Society event in October 2023.
The pair first crossed paths 29 years ago when Scott delivered plaster to Julie’s house while it was being renovated.
Reflecting on Julie’s diagnosis last year, Scott told the Mirror : “Julie has always been extremely glamorous, going nowhere without her make-up.
“But now the lipsticks and make-up go unworn, and clothes are no longer of interest, especially the leopard print.
“I miss the fun-loving wife that Julie had always been – the larger-than-life personality that brightened up everywhere she went, and the smile that lit up every room.
“All of this is now slowly fading away and it’s extremely painful for me to watch this deterioration.”
Speaking about the support they’ve received from the Alzheimer’s Society, Scott mentioned: “For me, the hardest part was accepting and coming to terms with the diagnosis.
“At the beginning I refused to accept any support, thinking I could cope as we have always been quite private people.
“This, in reality, didn’t last for long. I soon realised I needed to ask for help as I couldn’t do it by myself.”
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