June 11th 2024.
In a recent interview, beloved Coronation Street star Bill Roache shared his hopes of continuing his role as Ken Barlow until he reaches the ripe age of 100. The 92-year-old actor, who has graced our screens as the iconic character for over six decades, also made headlines for settling his tax bill and avoiding bankruptcy.
According to reports, Roache was given a 12-week deadline to settle a dispute with HMRC. While the exact amount he owed was not disclosed, it was revealed that the judge adjourned the case to allow for the sale of property. However, at a recent hearing, it was announced that the case was dismissed as HMRC requested for its dismissal.
Despite already holding the world record for the longest-serving TV star in a continuous role, Roache is not ready to slow down. He is determined to continue playing Ken on the soap and has even renewed his contract for another year. In fact, last April, he took on a new challenge and went skydiving for the first time in his life. The exhilarating experience was captured on camera and aired on Lorraine, with Roache sharing his excitement and nerves before taking the plunge.
But for Roache, age is just a number. He is always looking for new adventures and is not afraid to try new things. During the skydiving segment, he joked about jumping out of an airplane with a parachute and an instructor, but his excitement was palpable. As he practiced how to position his body for the dive, he admitted that he had heard from others that it was the best thing they had ever done in their life.
While Roache may have hit a rough patch with his tax bill, he is still going strong in his personal and professional life. Fans can continue to see him on Coronation Street and witness his incredible spirit and determination to keep going, no matter what challenges come his way.
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