Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank, known for playing vicar Billy Mayhew on the cobbles from 2014 until 2026, has shared the sad news that his beloved dog Jean has died.
The actor, who also appeared in ITV's Emmerdale, took to social media to announce that his dog passed away at the weekend.
Heartfelt tribute to Jean
Daniel wrote: "My beautiful, loving, kind, desperately loyal pup Jean left us today. I’m heartbroken. A huge thanks to the wonderful staff @animaltrustvets for doing everything they could to save her."
He later shared a photo of himself cuddled up with three of his dogs, including Jean, and wrote: "Absolutely gutted that I’ll never get to snuggle up with my complete trio like this again. But so grateful of the time I had with them all together. Hug your pups tight while you’ve got them."
Support from co-stars
Daniel received an outpouring of support from his Coronation Street co-stars. Alex Bain, who played Simon Barlow, wrote: "So sorry to hear that Dan, sending love and best wishes."
Sue Cleaver, who played Eileen Grimshaw, commented: "Love you and I’m so glad I got to see her yesterday." Jane Danson, who plays Leanne Battersby, echoed: "Oh Dan, so sorry to hear that. Sending you a big hug."
Jane Hazlegrove, who plays Bernie Winter, said: "Oh darling, that’s so sad… it’s so painful. So much love dear heart."
Tributes were also paid by Sally Carman, Faye Brookes, Kym Marsh and Lucy Fallon.
A devoted dog dad
Daniel is also dog dad to two other Dachshunds, Colin and Dorris. Jean was adopted from Dogs Trust in February 2020.
