Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh supported after tragic loss as she says ‘my heart hurts’

Coronation Street legend Kym Marsh has taken to Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute

Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has been supported after a tragic loss. The 49-year-old actress is known for playing Rovers landlady Michelle Connor on the hit ITV soap from 2006 to 2019.

Michelle was involved in several memorable storylines during her time on the cobbles, including her relationship with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), the death of her brother Paul (Sean Gallagher), and the murder of her other brother Liam (Rob James-Collier).

Actress Kym, who is now recognised for occasionally presenting BBC’s Morning Live, suffered a heartbreaking loss back in 2024 when her dad, David, passed away at the age of 78 following a “long battle with prostate cancer”.

On Monday (January 12), Kym shared a heartfelt tribute to her father on the second anniversary of his death, reports the Mirror.

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Alongside a smiling picture of herself with her beloved dad, Kym wrote: “2 years since you left us dad. We miss you every day. Life will never be the same without you.

“What I would give for one more cuddle, one of your silly jokes or to hear your voice. I love you so very much poppa bear. I hope I’m making you proud. Always your shadow dad.”

The star shared more family photos on her Story, alongside the words: “Oh how I miss you daddy… My heart hurts.”

Several of Kym’s famous friends took to the comments section to share their support, with Loose Women star Myleene Klass writing: “Legend of a man.”

Blue singer Duncan James added: “[Your] dad was such an amazing man. Have some lovely memories of him when we lived next door to u,” with Corrie star Sally Carman-Duttine sharing several heart emojis.

Several fans also shared their best wishes, with one person writing: “Thinking of you today, sending love. I lost my mum a year ago, so hard.”

Another added: “Sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is a different level! Lost my old man last April. Hurts so much!” while another person similarly shared: “Sending so much love. Your dad would be so proud of you. He will be watching over you.”

This news comes just a few weeks after Kym became a grandmother again. The star’s daughter, Emilie Cunliffe, welcomed her second child and Kym’s fourth grandchild on Christmas Day.

Kym celebrated the birth on Instagram and revealed her newest grandson’s name, writing: “Well what a wonderful Christmas gift this is!! Welcome to the world Bobby Saint Mykola Hoszowskyj!!! He’s so beautiful!”