The former Coronation Street actor has been supported as he announced the devastating loss
Craig Charles shared the death of his father-in-law just four weeks after his mother-in-law’s death(Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Craig Charles has announced the death of a close family member, just a month after his mother-in-law’s death. The TV star from Liverpool has made headlines in recent weeks as he took part in I’m A Celebrity South Africa among a star-studded cast. The 61-year-old often shares aspects of his personal life with his followers on social media.
In a recent update on Instagram, Craig announced the death of his father-in-law. The former Coronation Street actor shared a photo with his late father-in-law Vincent, who he described as a “mighty man”.
He wrote: “My father in law Vincent, whose wife Anna passed away a month ago, has gone to join her. RIP Vincent. You were a mighty man [red love heart emoji].”
Fans rushed to the comments to send their support. One said: “So sorry for your loss Craig. Sending you all the love and support I can during this really tough period for you and the fam.”
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A second said: “Sending love xx” and a third wrote: “That’s very tough for you all.. sending my deepest condolences.”
The tragic news comes a month after Craig announced the death of his mother-in-law. Just four weeks ago, Craig shared a post online as he wrote: “My mother in law Anna Fleming passed away at 8.43 Sunday night.”
He added: “One of the most significant women in my entire life. One of the kindest, wisest and intelligent people I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. RIP MUM.”
Taking to the comments at the time, Craig’s I’m A Celeb co-stars sent some supportive messages.
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Adam Thomas said: “Much love dude” and Scarlett Moffatt wrote: “So sorry Craig [red love heart] sending love to all your family.”
Gemma Collins said: “Sorry Craig” and Ashley Roberts added: “Bless you. Sending so much love Craig.”
Craig, who has experienced success as both an actor and DJ, spoke the ECHO in 2023 about his upbringing in Liverpool.
He said: “My dad arrived in England in 1958, he arrived at Liverpool Docks with a pocketful of change and a bag full of records. I was born in 1964 so while Liverpool was swinging to The Beatles, our house was moving to a different groove with things like Harry Belafonte, Johnny Mathis and Ray Charles.”
Craig also credited his Merseyside roots for shaping his interests. He said: “Hanging around Granby and going to the Boogaloo, you were listening to people like Earth Wind and Fire and Funkadelic so there were a lot of influences.
“There’s so many influences in Liverpool because it’s a port city and it’s had immigrants there for a very long time. Especially in Liverpool 8 because you thought it was us against the world.”
Craig is best known for his roles as Dave Lister in the science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf and Lloyd Mullaney in Coronation Street (2005–2015). He presented the gladiator-style game show Robot Wars from 1998 to 2004, and narrated the comedy endurance show Takeshi’s Castle.