Former Coronation Street actor Adam Rickitt has shared a deeply personal and emotional tribute to his wife, marking their eleventh wedding anniversary just weeks after the couple suffered a tragic family bereavement.
A Heartfelt Tribute to a Lasting Love
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, December 20, the actor, best known for playing Nick Tilsley on the iconic ITV soap, posted a series of loving snaps with his wife, Good Morning Britain star Katy Rickitt. In a moving caption, Adam expressed his profound gratitude and love for his partner.
"11 years my bean. Thank you for jumping with me," he wrote. "Every day I feel like someone is going to cotton on to how unjustifiably lucky I am to have you in my life. You are my best friend, my lover, my soul mate... my person."
Fans and Wife Flood with Support
The touching post was quickly met with an outpouring of support from fans and followers, who sent their warmest anniversary wishes to the couple. One admirer commented on the pair's evident happiness, calling them a "beautiful couple" and noting that "luck comes to those who deserve it."
Katy herself replied to her husband's public declaration with equal affection, writing: "I always think I can't love you any more than I do already ... and then I just do. Thank you sweetheart."
Anniversary Joy Follows Recent Heartbreak
The celebratory moment comes shortly after Adam and Katy were hit with significant sadness earlier in December. The couple announced the devastating loss of their beloved dog, Daphne, sharing the news with their followers on social media.
Katy posted a montage of photos honouring their pet, revealing that both she and Adam had been left completely "blindsided" by Daphne's passing. The actor, who first joined the cast of Coronation Street in 1997, has been married to Katy since their winter wonderland wedding in December 2014. The pair first met in 2011 when Katy interviewed Adam on Good Morning Britain.
Despite leaving the cobbles in 2004 after several stints, Adam Rickitt remains a fondly remembered figure from the long-running soap, having also appeared in shows like Hollyoaks and BBC Doctors.
