Bet Lynch was played by actress Julie Goodyear. For her role on Coronation Street, she received the Special Recognition Award at the 1995 National Television Awards.

Julie Goodyear, known for playing Bet Lynch in Coronation Street, has received a "heartbreaking diagnosis" of dementia, her husband has said.

Goodyear starred in Coronation Street from 1966 to 2003. Thanks to her performance, Bet Lynch became one of the ITV soap opera's longest-serving and best-loved characters.

Coronation Street star Vicky Myers may have been destined to be on the cobbles as she continues to gain popularity by the second while portraying top cop DS Lisa Swain in the long-running show.

Former Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear diagnosed with dementia The soap star played pub landlady Bet Lynch for 25 years in the long-running ITV show ...

Goodyear was a staple on Coronation Street for more than 25 years, as the Rovers Return’s no-nonsense landlady Bet Lynch ...

The actress joined Coronation Street in 1966 as the legendary and iconic Bet Lynch, she played this role on-off until 2003.

Former Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear diagnosed with dementia The actress - who played Bet Lynch on the ITV soap - had been "suffering forgetfulness for some time", her husband said as he ...

Julie Goodyear, known to millions as Coronation Street’s Bet Lynch, has received a “heartbreaking diagnosis” of dementia. The news was shared by her husband, Scott Brand, in a statement ...