Coronation Street's Simon Gregson supported by co-star after health update

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Coronation Street's Simon Gregson has received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow cast members after revealing he is battling health issues. The actor, who plays Steve McDonald on the popular ITV soap, took to Instagram on Monday, November 4 to share details about his challenging weekend.

Gregson had been participating in Sotheby's London to Brighton veteran car run but encountered difficulties when the vehicle he was travelling in broke down. Despite this setback, he remained determined to reach Brighton, switching to another car to continue his journey.

In a subsequent update, the 50 year old shared a video in which he revealed: "Car didn't make it, which is fortuitous because neither have I, I am full of man flu. I thought I could make it, I couldn't so I'm tucked up in a very nice hotel where I am going to sleep and hopefully be alright."

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He also expressed his gratitude to the British Motorist Museum for lending him the car and voiced his hopes to participate again next year. Among those wishing him well was his on-screen daughter, actress Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow.

She commented: "Feel better soon" alongside a love heart emoji. Fans also sent their well wishes, with comments such as "get well soon there Simon" and "hope you feel better soon, get some rest," reports the Liverpool Echo.

Fans poured in their get-well wishes with comments such as "Aw get well soon - my husbands just beaten the evilness of man flu but he didn't moan about it once....not once...ahem" and "Awww feel better soon Si take care and rest up."

The much-loved Coronation Street actor has also been receiving support after sharing a proud update. Simon Gregson, who has portrayed Steve McDonald since 1989, found his character embroiled in hefty drama this year following Tracy Barlow's abrupt departure to Spain, prompting speculation around a potential romance between Steve and Cassandra Plummer, played by Claire Sweeney.

Away from the cobbles, Gregson is joyfully married to Emma Gleave, sharing three children together. Emma, a former Hollyoaks actress, now successfully manages The Tea Room in Cheshire, which recently bagged an award.

Simon took to Instagram last month to celebrate his wife's achievements, posting a picture of Emma with the words: "So so super proud of my baby girl 5star hygiene rating and the good food award two years running all the hard work every day 7 days a week she truly deserves it."

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