Coronation Street legend says appearing in ITV soap ‘saved his life’

A Coronation Street legend has opened up about how the ITV soap "saved his life" by sending him to rehabilitation for alcohol addiction.

Kevin Kennedy, who played Norman "Curly" Watts, explained to Good Morning Britain that he took a break from appearing in the show when ITV bosses sent him for treatment.

"Coronation Street effectively saved my life really, by sending me into rehab. I still am very grateful for that," he added.

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