Julie Goodyear's husband has shared a touching photo of the Coronation Street star, two years on from her dementia diagnosis.

Scott Brand posted the photo of Goodyear, who played Rovers Return landlady Bet Lynch on the soap for 25 years, as she turned 83.

Goodyear announced she had dementia in 2023. Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain function, according to the NHS. The condition can affect memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities.

Goodyear married Brand, her fourth husband, in 2007.

Brand wrote: "Just got home with my lovely wife and we’ve had a fantastic day together.

"Thank you so much for all your birthday wishes from both of us."

Brand has previously spoken out about the strain that living with a partner with dementia can bring.

Speaking last year, he said: "I miss the fun-loving wife that Julie had always been - the larger-than-life personality that brightened up everywhere she went, and the smile that lit up every room," he said.

"All of this is now slowly fading away and it's extremely painful for me to watch this deterioration.

"Julie now struggles recognising people and everyone she meets is called 'Scott'.

"Not being able to spontaneously go out as husband and wife, holding hands as we stroll along, going for meals together and going shopping - all these losses for me symbolise the Long Goodbye."