Coronation Street star Ellie Leach says ‘love of my life has gone’ after soap death
Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has taken to TikTok to share her heartfelt reaction over Colson Smith’s sad departure from the soap, following the murder of his character Craig Tinker.
It’s been a heart-wrenching week in Weatherfield as Colson Smith bid farewell to the cobbles, having first made his appearance back in 2011. He was informed last year that he would be leaving the ITV soap, but it wasn’t until recently that his exit unfolded.
PC Craig Tinker responded to a domestic disturbance call, only to find himself face-to-face with Mick Michaelis, who had been drink driving after a fiery and violent row with his wife Lou.
As Craig attempted to defend himself, Mick swung a baseball bat at Craig’s head, knocking him unconscious.nDespite being rushed to hospital, Craig was declared dead as his loved ones looked on, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Fans were holding out hope that Craig’s mother Beth would make a return to attend his funeral but instead, it was announced that the service would take place in Norfolk, closer to his mum.
Ellie Leach joined the Corrie cast in 2011 before departing in 2023. Since then, the actress has competed in Strictly Come Dancing, where she triumphantly lifted the Glitterball trophy.
Faye and Craig were due to tie the knot on the ITV soap when Faye decided to start a new life with her daughter Miley, heading for Slough along with her ex Jackson.
Ellie posted the TikTok after Craig’s death was confirmed sharing her response (Image: Ellie Leach on TikTok)
Meanwhile, on TikTok, Ellie posted a humorous video of herself looking sad in bed, with the caption: “How am I supposed to live without craig tinker #crayeforever. The love of my life has gone.”
The comments section was flooded with reactions, one person, who joked: “I’m not crying it’s just crayefever x x”, and another who quipped: “Wasn’t gonna drink tonight but Craig Tinker is dead xoxo”.