Corrie Claire's heartbreak at tragic news of former boyfriend

CLAIRE Sweeney has paid her own tribute to ex-boyfriend Ricky Hatton as she broke her silence on his tragic death.

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The Coronation Street star has said she'll 'always love' the former boxer always.

Yesterday, Claire, 54, who dated Ricky for eight months last year, said she needed time to process the 'devastating news'.

On Instagram, the soap star shared a video full of photos and videos taken throughout the couple's whirlwind relationship, which began after they both took part in the 2024 series on Dancing on Ice.

A photo showed the pair, who first met two decades ago, behind the scenes on Dancing on Ice.

In one clip, Ricky could be seen admiring Claire as she showed off the red polka dot dress she was wearing.

She set the moving video, which also featured photos from their holidays together and stints on the red carpet to the Elvis Presley track If I Can Dream, and spoke of her sadness at Ricky's death.