ITV/ Shutterstock Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 20 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 20 2026 As Roy remembers Hayley on the anniversary of her death, a look back at her tragic cancer storyline Hayley is greatly missed Hayley Cropper Roy Cropper Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 20 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 20 2026 Roy took time to remember his late wife Hayley Cropper in tonight’s episode of Coronation Street (Tuesday, January 20) on the anniversary of her death. On the 12th anniversary for Hayley’s passing, Roy planned to visit the lake where he scattered her ashes. Here’s a look back at how Hayley died and her tragic cancer storyline that gripped the nation. Roy remembered Hayley (Credit: ITV) Roy remembered Hayley in Coronation Street Roy Cropper remember his late wife Hayley one the 12th anniversary of her death today, telling Lisa and Betsy the he planned on spending the day at the lake. Betsy wondered whether it was a bit cold to do so, with Lisa chiming in that he could wrap up like ‘Paddington Bear.’ Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers However, the felt awful when he explained that the lake was where he scattered his late wife Hayley’s ashes. Betsy then asked whether Carla would be going to the lake too. Lisa really missed her and Betsy hoped that Roy could put in a good word for her. Later on, Roy sat down with Carla and had a chat. He told her that Hayley would want Carla to be happy. It wasn’t too late to fix things with Lisa. Carla reminded Roy that Hayley would want him to be happy too. With this, Roy contemplated texting his mystery pen pal – Alice. Hayley died in 2014 (Credit: ITV/ Shutterstock) Hayley’s tragic cancer storyline and death revisited Hayley Cropper sadly died in 2014 as she decided to take Roy’s help in ending her own life as her cancer progressed. At the start of the storyline, Roy had been a bit jittery about a doctor’s visit, and sweet Hayley promised to go through the same tests to keep him company. Plot twist. It was Hayley who got the scary news as she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. When Hayley learned her illness was terminal, Roy stepped up as her rock. But Hayley had her own plan for how she wanted things to end. Not willing to drag out a slow, painful goodbye, she asked Roy for help – and in a heart-wrenching yet brave decision, he agreed. Hayley picked the day she wanted to say farewell and made sure Roy couldn’t get into any trouble. With a final cocktail of medications, she slipped away peacefully, cradled in the arms of the man she loved most. Roy – and all of Weatherfield – were left with heavy hearts, and we were right there with them, remembering Hayley’s courage, love, and the cheeky little moments that made her unforgettable. What else happened in Coronation Street tonight? Ben was rushed to hospital Leanne made Maggie a tempting offer, after her shares in the pub. Maggie wasn't going to just give her pub away though, playing Leanne at her own game. She then put on a dramatic performance, blaming Leanne for tripping her up with her bag. Entering the Rovers, Ben suffered heart palpitations and was taken to hospital for a check-up. This soon put a pin in Maggie, Eva and Leanne's feud. Albeit briefly though. Megan went for a scan Will joined Megan at the hospital for her baby scan. However, Eva spotted him in the waiting room and assumed he was there to see Ben. With Eva dragging Will away, Megan was left to enter the appointment alone. She then updated Will on their baby, revealing that she was about 8 weeks along. Jodie whispered poison into Lily's ear With Shona heading off with David to visit Harper at the hospital, Jodie stayed behind to help Lily with her school art project. She then told Lily that Shona would obviously love Harper more as she was her biological child and that Lily was always going to be second best. She could relate as she'd been abandoned by her as a child too... Read more: Coronation Street fan theory predicts Todd will murder Theo – and George will help him dispose of body Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 20 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 20 2026 Next Story
