Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street – who was also known as Sinead Osbourne – was the beloved niece of Beth Tinker, wife to Daniel, and doting mum to little baby Bertie.
A real fan favourite with her sweet nature and funny quirks, viewers were devastated when she died young. She left behind grieving widower Daniel and baby Bertie.
Who played Sinead Tinker in Coronation Street?
Sinead was played by actress Katie McGlynn.
Katie joined Corrie after starring in school-based drama Waterloo Road for two years as Jodie ‘Scout’ Allen.
After she left Coronation Street, she joined the cast of Hollyoaks playing Becky Quentin – an anti-vax, conspiracy theorist.
She also played Georgina Clarke in The Syndicate.
Katie took part in last year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Katie was partnered with Gorka Marquez and was eliminated in week three.
She was nominated for plenty of awards for her portrayal of Sinead’s tragic story, including scooping Best Serial Drama Performance at the 2020 National Television Awards.
And she said she had to grieve for the death of her alter-ego after she left Corrie, admitting she’d underestimated the toll it would take on her mental health.
Sinead’s arrival in Corrie
Sinead came to the cobbles when she was set up on a date by her auntie Beth Tinker.
Beth thought Chesney Brown was the perfect man for her precious niece and it turned out she was right because the pair hit it off and eventually got engaged.
It wasn’t always easy for the couple. In 2015, Sinead was involved in a dramatic minibus crash and was badly injured.
She couldn’t walk for a while but eventually recovered.
Sinead caught the eye of Daniel Osbourne and though the pair tried to fight their feelings they got together after Sinead dumped poor Ches.
When she got pregnant, she had a termination – mostly because Daniel’s dad, Ken Barlow, convinced her it was the best thing to do. He was worried that having a baby and settling down would hold ambitious Daniel back.
When Daniel found out, he assaulted his dad, Ken Barlow. Sinead was shocked. She ended their relationship and went back to Chesney.
Chesney, though, knew it wasn’t right, and he called it off. And Sinead and Daniel were reunited.
How did Sinead die?
Sinead found out she was pregnant again and she and Daniel tied the knot – unofficially – in a super-cute pagan ceremony.
But their happiness was short-lived as Sinead was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
She put off her treatment because she was worried about her baby. And later she met a fellow patient called Steff who convinced Sinead to try alternative remedies.
But when Sinead collapsed she was told she had to begin treatment as soon as possible. She was induced and gave birth to a baby boy – who they named Bertie. And her chemotherapy began.
For a while things looked brighter for the family and Sinead planned a surprise – legal this time – wedding ceremony to celebrate.
But on the big day, her auntie Beth found a lump in Sinead’s neck and they realised her cancer had returned – more aggressively this time.
Poor Sinead was told she was terminally ill.
Sinead prepared to die, recording messages for Bertie to watch and remember her by.
And in heartbreaking scenes, she passed away peacefully in Daniel’s arms.
She died on October 25 2019.
What’s happened to Daniel since Sinead’s death in Coronation Street?
Understandably, Daniel grieved hard for his wife.
He spiralled head-first into a relationship with Bethany Platt, whom he had kissed once when he was with Sinead.
Daniel even proposed to Bethany with Sinead’s ring!
But Bethany saw that Daniel was still grieving for his wife and ended their relationship.
She left for London and Daniel turned to sex worker Nicky.
He paid her to dress up in Sinead’s clothes so he could feel close to his wife.
But she ended up leaving Weatherfield with Daniel’s help.
Daniel finally moved on properly with Daisy Midgeley.
When Nicky returned to the street, Daisy became jealous leading to her and Daniel split.
Eventually they got back together and more recently talked about moving in together.
How old is Bertie in Coronation Street? Who plays him?
Bertie was born on January 14 2019 meaning he is three years old.
In 2019 Bertie was played by three actors; Ellis Blain and twins Elias Morgan-Smith and Rufus Morgan-Smith.
However in 2020 Ellis and Elias stopped playing Bertie.
Now the role is only played by Rufus.
Read more: Who is in the cast of Coronation Street in 2022? Meet the full line-up
Coronation Street usually airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV.
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