Coronation Street's Jack Duckworth to take his own life?

Apparently Jack Duckworth isn't going to die in Coronation Street's much publicised tram crash later in the year.

But will take his own life with the help of lady friend Connie after discovering he has terminal cancer - at least according to the News of the World.

Now I'm all for gritty storylines from time to time, but personally I find it all a bit depressing. And if there's one reason why I've always preferred Corrie to 'Enders it's because it is, on the whole, more cheerful.

The News of the World reports that Jack will discover he has terminal cancer, and will ask his lady friend Connie to help him to die before his suffering becomes unbearable.

The article also adds that before he dies, Jack will carry out "secret good deeds" for several of the Street's residents.

Via TV Throng