The Coronation Street star played Bet Lynch on the ITV soap for 37 years
Julie Goodyear made a rare public appearance alongside her husband Scott Brand after revealing she had been battling dementia during an announcement last year.
The soap icon was the barmaid and landlady of the Rovers Return Inn Bet Lynch from 1966 to 2003 and was involved in a number of juicy and dramatic storylines.
Goodyear left fans shocked last year when she announced through Brand that she had been diagnosed with the condition, and revealed in a statement: “My darling wife and I have had to come to terms with this heartbreaking diagnosis.
“Unfortunately, Julie has been suffering forgetfulness for some time. 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.”
Since then, Goodyear has kept out of the limelight and spent time with her family, but recently stepped out for lunch with her husband.
Posting an image on social media, Brand shared the snap of Goodyear smiling and captioned it: “My Julie at her best today.”
Julie played Bet Lynch from 1966 to 2003
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Fans of the actress flocked to the comment section to send their well wishes, as one commented: “Beautiful still got that Bet Lynch twinkle in her eyes xx so happy to see her getting out.”
“Still got her lovely smile God bless her,” another noted before a third said: “Love Julie Goodyear Love her smile and stay strong both of you.”
A fourth expressed: “Such a horrible disease, but hey it’s so nice to see her looking good and she always had a lovely smile.”
“Still has her lovely smile met this lady many years ago outside Granada TV great person to chat too,” one recalled as someone else penned: “Aww so sad loved her in Coronation Street.”
Julie announced she had dementia last year
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