Bill Tarmey - Jack Duckworth of Coronation Street actor - dies - Telegraph He was dogged by ill-health and suffered a heart attack at the age of 35, followed by a stroke a year later. He had a second bypass operation in June 2002. Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully in the show, paid tribute on Twitter saying: "Goodnight Bill Tarmey. You were the best. We'll miss you so much x