Casualty star Sunetra Sarker has revealed that her ex-husband Nick Corfield, the father of her son Noah, died two years ago at the age of 53. The actress spoke publicly about the loss for the first time on Gabby Logan's The Mid Point podcast, describing it as a 'really big, massive bombshell' in their lives.
Remaining Strong for Her Son
Sarker, who was married to Corfield for over a decade before their divorce, said she has not yet fully processed his passing but has focused her energy on supporting Noah. 'He was very young. I don't even think I've still processed Nick's passing but we then focused a lot on Noah,' she said.
The actress, known for roles in Brookside, No Angels, Casualty, and Ackley Bridge, emphasised the importance of keeping Nick's memory alive for their son. 'I think he's worried about forgetting his dad and so I keep him very present. I talk as if he's still here,' she explained. 'I say, "Well, me and dad will be really… well, what me and dad would want is this". I think I'm doing it to try and pretend to myself he's also still here.'
New Husband's Support
Sarker praised her current husband, Scott Carey, whom she married in 2018, for his role in helping Noah through his grief. 'He is his stepdad and he's always seen him as that. Now, all of a sudden, there was this big gap where there was no dad role for Noah anymore,' she said.
She highlighted Carey's thoughtful efforts to honour Corfield's memory, including displaying photos and engaging in activities that Corfield enjoyed. 'He's made our home very much a memory to all the things that Nick may have done and made sure we've got pictures. He's just been really mindful – he plays darts with him all the time. He just does a lot of things that don't even come past my mind because I'm focusing maybe more on the emotional stuff,' Sarker added.
Reflections on Divorce
Sarker, who also competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014 and appears regularly on Loose Women, admitted she struggled with the decision to divorce Corfield when Noah was 12. 'The word divorce is saying you're divorcing yourself from something you promised you'd try and do. And I don't give up and I really didn't want to admit at times that it had, it had failed,' she said.
'Our marriage hadn't worked. We were reasonably incompatible in many places, but to actually say it's over, takes a lot,' she confessed, acknowledging the emotional weight of ending a long-term relationship.
