Hayden Whitbread

Hayden Whitbread (born 10th May 2006 in Manchester) appeared on Coronation Street as Freddie Peacock between 2006 and 2010. Having been cast as a very young baby, the role was relinquished at the age of four. He was accompanied in the role by his twin brother Dylan.

In late 2012 it was announced in the media that Hayden had been diagnosed with a type of kidney cancer known as a Wilms' tumour, and has bravely undergone surgery, as well as courses of both chemotherapy and radiotherapy.