Michelle Keegan has praised late ‘Coronation Street’ director Terry Dyddgen Jones after he passed away aged 67.
The former ‘Corrie’ star – who played Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap – has paid tribute to Terry, who helmed 200 episodes of the show, after he passed away on Wednesday (27.06.18) following a short illness.
She wrote on Twitter: "So sad to hear the news of Terry Dyddgen Jones’s passing. I loved working with him throughout the years, his personality was as vibrant as his shirts. Sending my love to all his loved ones. You’ll be missed Terry (sic)"
Several other stars have also paid tribute to Terry, including Sally Dynevor, who portrays Sally Metcalfe in the soap, who described him as "one of life’s beauties".
She wrote: "So sad to hear about the wonderful Terry Dyddgen-Jones. What a beautiful man who will be very much missed. One of life’s beauties #RIP (sic)"
Catherine Tyldesley – who is set to depart the cobbles in her role as Eva Price – tweeted: "Heartbroken to hear our beloved director Terry Dyddgen Jones has passed away. He always brought such loveliness to set. A real gent. Rest in piece darling man xxxx (sic)"
Jenny McAlpine (Fiz Stape) wrote: "The kindest man. He will be so missed. Thinking of Terry’s family x. (sic)"
Terry also directed episodes of ‘Hollyoaks’, ‘Emmerdale’ and ‘EastEnders’ throughout his career.
Former ‘Hollyoaks’ actor Jorgie Porter – who played Theresa McQueen in the soap – praised Terry as a "brilliant man".
She tweeted: "I’m so sad to here this he was a brilliant man and super fun all my love to his family (sic)"
Michelle Keegan pays tribute to Terry Dyddgen Jones
