Claire reveals her heartache at death of close pal Ricky

'WE ADORED AND CHERISHED YOU. LOVE YOU ALWAYS'

- By JESSICA SANSOME

CLAIRE Sweeney has shared a heartbreaking social media post weeks after the death of her former boyfriend, Ricky Hatton.

The Coronation Street star was among those to share her devastation at the boxer's passing, after he was found dead at his home in Hyde, at the age of 46, on September 14.

Claire, who enjoyed an eight-month romance with Ricky last year after they worked together on Dancing On Ice, said days after the tragic news: "I've needed a few days to process the devastating news about my dear friend Ricky.