You have been a part of my life for years - as long as I have known Billy. Watched Coro 3 years longer than its been on the air - N.Z. was 3 years behind when we came here in 1973. Just found out you have had a major Op. Take care & ROCK ON LIKE FURY BILL! Tried to meet you when you came to N.Z. a few years ago. Maybe if my friend and I win the Cathay Pacific trip (again) in August - we can come to Granada & kiss you better! Lotzaluv & XXX's from Moya & Fans'n'Friends in The Billy Fury Fan Club.

I read your article in last weeks News of the World. I was sorry to learn you had to undergo more surgery.
I trust that this recent surgery has been a success and hope and pray you get better soon. Take care and do not work too hard or too soon.

27/07/2002
Lyn Selby aka a Sibling, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, Lancashire, UK.

Just Wrote to Say 'I Love You'!

30/07/2002
Terry Harper. Wales. UK.

Bill, I love you!

02/08/2002
Dr. Jim Smith. Baie D'Urfe. Montreal, Canada.

I am an avid Corrie fan and can still remember the very first episode some forty years ago on our wee black and white telly from Radio Rentals. Over the years I have really enjoyed your performances as Jack Duckworth. He is a real character. I was sorry to learn of your latest heart problems. However, I am glad the operation was a success. I just wanted to write and wish you a speedy recovery and to thank you for sharing your talents with us and giving us so much pleasure over the years. Take good care of yourself and I look forward to seeing you on future episodes of Coronation Street.

04/08/2002
Laura Davidson. Toronto. Ontario. Canada.

Wishing you all the best health. You are truly my hero on the Street. Look forward to seeing your return.

19/08/2002
Dave Pulsford. Cheltenham. Glos. UK.

Probably the best singer at really "feeling" the words and making the whole song sound really personal. A joy to listen to - The performance of Wind Beneath My Wings on This is your life TV programme was the first time I heard Bill sing and that rendition a a wonderful song has remained with me ever since.

I grew up with Coronation Street when I lived in the U.K. Unfortunately, we can't get it on Danish television, but I do hope you get back on your feet very soon, and I would just like to wish you every bit of good luck for your near future.

11/10/2002
Jeanne Barber. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Hi Bill!
I am hoping to see you up and about real soon. Best wishes to you and Ali
. The people interviewed for the Soap Secrets show shot in Canada voted your character as the most loved and respected on the show. I hope that cheers you up to know that you are a huge star across the pond.

11/10/2002
Al Gibson. Vancouver, BC. Canada.

I think you are wonderful. Your protrayl of Jack is amazing. You have the ability to make your audience laugh and cry simultaniously. There are extrememly few people who have that talent. Your acting is top notch, I hope you will remain on the street for a long long time. You are a classic!

Nice homey website. Welcome back to Coronation street Bill Tarmey!

Dear Bill,
It is funny how the characters that you end up loving most on Coronation Street usually start out just the opposite.
I love Jack the most! You have made him a wonderful friend, and father figure to lots of ‘homesick’ ex-Brits.

11/10/2002
Anneke Dubash. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Dear Bill,
Here's hoping that the recent heart surgery has made you stronger than ever. Our thoughts (those of us at corrie.net and on the #coro_street chat) were following every detail of you surgery and recovery. Like a favorite uncle, Jack has been a part of my life for so many years.... Hope there are many more to come. I wish you (and Jack) good health and cheers!
Thanks for all the joy you give so many people with your acting, and your singing, and your being.....

11/10/2002
Adrian Le Blanc. Margaree, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Hiya bill, Just wanted to say what a great website, I have been watching corrie for about 17 years now and Jack and Vee are my favorites.

12/10/2002
Christine Warren. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

What a lovely website! It was so nice hearing your voice, and looking at your family. I have been a Coronation Street fan since the beginning, and now, in Canada, I have been running a Coronation Street fun pages website, from a weekly quiz to jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, etc. etc.
I have used your character on the site many times. To check it out, go to: LINKS PAGE
So glad to hear you are fit and well again Bill. You have been missed on the Street!

Get well soon, Bill, and hurry back to the street. We miss you

Bill,I just wanted to say how happy and relieved that all went well with your surgery and that you're on the mend and back on the Street.Jack and Vera are my favorite characters!

Dear Bill,glad to hear you are getting back on your feet.You really have to take better care of yourself.See you soon on "The Street"

I was so glad to see you are OK. My mum told me that she had caught the tail end of something of the news and saw your picture and thought something horrible had happened. Very pleased to see she had got it wrong. I had no idea you were a singer first and foremost. I have just listened to some of your album on the internet. Great!

Dear Bill,
I've been following your progress from a Corrie fan site, and have posted get-well messages there for months, and just found out about your website from another fan who posted the address-just after reading in my International Express that you are back on the cobbles again! I wish that I'd known earlier and could have posted good wishes here before now, but better late than never, I hope. I'm so happy to know that you are well enough to return to Corrie after your serious illness, and hope that your health will continue to be good, for many years to come! I watched Corrie from the very first episode as a girl in Newcastle, and then missed a few years after emigrating to Canada, but have been a fan from the beginning, and you and Vera are my favourite couple. Although we are months behind in Canada, I'm happy to know that I will see you again eventually-and up to your usual tricks, putting one over on Vee, and gracing the Rovers' with your presence! The Street wasn't the same without you, so welcome back, Bill, and God bless you. D

Hi Bill,
Wonderful site, good luck,good health, keep well, thanks for all the wonderful memories over the years with many, many more to come I hope & pray.

12/10/2002
Carol Patterson. Waynesburg, PA. USA

Started watching Corrie from Canadian Broadcasting years ago. Now have to be content with updates via the internet. Just found your site. Am totally blown away by your voice. So glad to be able to hear you here. (Daughter is travelling in England just now. "What can I bring you, Mom." "Something from Coronation Street, please.")A fan forever wishing you good health.

Live long and prosper, m'dear "Jack"

Thank you !!!!

12/10/2002
Joan McClement. Mississauga, Ontariao, Canada.

Hi Bill - Glad you are feeling so much better and back on the Street. The tour went well this year but we missed seeing you.

12/10/2002
Nadine Knockaert. Welland, ON. Canada.

I am at a loss for words. I send nothing but the best wishes and hope to see you soon back on the street. Canada loves Jack and Vera, you not being there is like the last piece of the puzzle missing.

12/10/2002
Sharon Boland. Brantford, Ontario, Canada.

Dear Bill: I'm so pleased that you have put together this web page and have chosen to share with us some of your history and personal photos. What wonderful, warm family pictures, I have watched Coronation Street for many years and have enjoyed watching you take "Jack" from a bit of a layabout and ne'er-do-well to the person that we have all come to love dearly today.
News of your most recent illness saddened us all I know, so it is with a great deal of relief that we hear of the improvement in your health and I look forward to seeing you back on the little screen soon.
Your CD's are among my favorites and I'll look forward to the latest one out. God bless you.

I am so happy that you are well again I can't get Coronation Street where I live but my daugter in England sends me tapes You and Vera are my favourites

13/10/2002
Linda Hubbard. Ajax, Ontario, Canada.

I am so glad that you are feeling much better. I can't wait until you return to the street. You have been missed greatly. Thanks for the picture Bill it was really appreciated.

13/10/2002
Betty Chernest. Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada.

I am very glad you are recovering and doing well. The Street is not the same without "Jack". We still see you every week though as we are about six months behind. Cheers!!!!

Hi, Bill,
I would just like to say that i have watched coronation street since the first episode and mom and i still watch it. I have 2 of your albums and love your music. i've met alot of the stars at various stages of my life from the street including Minnie, Martha And Ena, Rita, Ray L, Diedra, Ken and others. i must say i really admire you. you play the role of Jack brilliantly. hope your health is much better and you are feeling good again.

13/10/2002
Linda DeWachter. Indiana, U.S.A.

Glad to hear you are well. Even in the U.S.A. you have fans who love you. Take care.

Hope you're recovering nicely, Mr. Tarmey. We look forward to seeing you back on "The Street" when you're well again.

Dearest,dearest Bill,
I am soooo glad to have found this website. I have been praying so hard for you and your family during this "enforced rest". Although Jack is one of my favourites..it is Bill Tarmey that makes him come alive and you have brought me endless pleasure. I am a single person caring for a parent with Alzheimer's disease. It can be very isolating.Today is my birthday and I'm glad I get to get the present of your website and news of your improving health. Thanks for sharing with us all.

14/10/2002
Joan Bentley. Keswick, Ontario, Canada

I did this all wrong. Sent my first e-mail and then read your life. We lived in the same area. I came from Droylesden and my husband Peter from Audenshaw. We emigrated to Canada in 1974. The street has always portrayed Manchester in the way I remembered my early years. My Dad was in the Manchester Commando Regiment. I empathise with your loss. My Dad was shot but survived, but I still remember the telegram arriving and my mother's reaction. I hope you will continue in good health and keep the laughs coming with Vera.

14/10/2002
Linda M. Acosta, PA, USA.

I am a Corrie fan although I've never seen the show. I've only been able to read the updates from the Corrie website. I'm glad you're on the road to recovery and can't wait to see you back on the show. It was a treat for me a few minutes ago to finally HEAR your voice. I loved it.

14/10/2002
Monica Berzins. Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

Hi Bill! Love you music, your acting - love you!! All the best to you and good health - Visited Coronation Street in 1996 - bought a key chain with your picture on it - have it attached to my office key - tell people you are my secret lover ! Please don't ever leave the street.

Wonderful to hear your voice on this web site. I am looking forward to seeing you on the street,but as we are six months behind the UK I will have to wait. I started watching Coronation Street with my mom over 30 years ago and now my daughter watches it with my grandaughter.All the best

Thank you so much for this site. I truly enjoyed getting to know you more by reading about your life, your career and your family. The photos were a great treat. I am happy to know that you are recovering from your heart problems. I wish you continued good health. I hope to enjoy your performance as Jack on Coronation Street for many years to come. You and Vera are truly the cornerstones of Corrie.