Coronation Street legend Charles Dale reveals he's 'skint' and is getting ... trends now
Former Coronation Street legend Charles Dale has recently opened up on his life - admitting he is facing serious financial issues while in the midst of a divorce from his wife.
The Corrie star was best known for his role as Dennis Stringer after joining in 2000 and was on the cobbled streets for two years before moving into other acting gigs.
But taking to Twitter on Saturday, Charles shared a post about his personal circumstances as he marked his 60th birthday.
Alongside his message, the actor posted a photo of himself on a rooftop garden in Tenby, Wales, overlooking the sea.
He wrote: 'So, 60 today (WTF), unemployed, skint, going through a divorce (fine but tricky), but thanks to the generosity of my family and friends, feeling not too shoddy.
Candid: Former Coronation Street legend Charles Dale has recently opened up on his life - admitting he is 'skint' and going through a divorce from his wife
60: Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Charles reflected candidly as he marked his 60th birthday
'In fact, one might say, downright chipper ! Can't think why, can you? #birthdaytshirt #haveyouturneditonandofagain?'
Followers were quick to show their support for the actor, with one writing: 'Happy birthday mate. Keep grinding, if we're moving forwards, we're winning x'
Another said: Happy Birthday. A new chapter in your future. If you do it right, the end of the book can be the most exciting and satisfying!! Have a lovely, lovely day, lovely Charlie!'
Another joked: Onwards and upwards...but not in those pants! Happy birthday.'
News of Charles' divorce and admission that he is 'unemployed' and 'skint' comes after he recently posted a snap to his 31,000