Coronation Street icon Frank Mills has died at the age of 93.
The London born actor, who played landlady Betty Williams’ husband Billy on the ITV soap, passed away on February 11.
Frank also acted in Midsomer Murders, Foyle’s War and The Palace.
His obituary in the Maldon Standard reads: “Albert ‘Frank’ Mills sadly passed away on 11th February, aged 93 years.
“Much loved Father to Paula and Ruth, Grandad to Amy, Phil and Lizi, and Great Grandad to Kara and Jack. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, private funeral will take place on Monday 8th March, with a full
“Flowers or donations, if desired, payable to Farleigh Hospice may be sent c/o G W Hardy & Son, The Green, Finchingfield, Essex CM7 4JS.”
Frank first joined Coronation Street in 1976 when he played Ivor Mortlake.
Billy was the long lost love of Betty Williams on the ITV soap.
Frank’s other television credits include Grange Hill, Heartbeat, The Bill and Rumpole of the Bailey.
He then rejoined the cast as the iconic Billy Williams in 1995.
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