Happy Birthday Bill viewers can’t believe Coronation Street legend Bill Roache’s real age as tribute show airs
A DOCUMENTARY about Coronation Street veteran Bill Roache has left viewers all asking the same question about the soap star.
The actor, whose birthday is next Monday, is the world’s most enduring TV soap star, having played Ken Barlow since 1960.
ITV celebrated the Corrie legend on Tuesday night with Happy Birthday Bill, a documentary to mark his 90th birthday.
During his 62 years on the long-running soap, Ken has been married four times, had four kids, numerous flings, been to prison and even been at the centre of a whodunnit.
And while life hasn’t been quite as dramatic for the man who plays him, those tuning in to tonight’s Happy Birthday Bill have been left stunned by his age.
Alongside an emoji of a shocked face, one person penned: “I cannot believe Bill Roache is turning 90! He looks incredible for age.”
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Echoing their comments, someone else said: “Imagine turning 90 and looking like Bill Roache. That man is a national treasure.”
While a third added: “Blimey. What I would do to look like Bill when I’m his age. Fair play.”
The veteran actor appeared on Loose Women back in 2018, then 86, and viewers all asked the same question about his age then, too.
Taking their compliments on board, Will detailed the ins and outs behind his book called Life and Soul, which delves into his secrets to feeling young at heart.
He added on the show that it is important to find “balance”, and even embracing “a little bit of what’s bad for you”.
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He explained: “It is about moderation and balance. I often say a little bit of what’s bad for you, is good for you – because the body needs to build up its immune system.
“But we all know what’s good for us, and we all know what’s bad for us.
“If you had a day eating all the bad things, just compensate a bit the next day. I think the key thing is that you enjoy yourself.”
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