Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is inching his way towards a devastating exit, according to fans of the soap. Portrayed by David Neilson since 1995, the mild-mannered Roy's Rolls café owner has spent much of his recent screen time in severe discomfort - holding onto his chest and complaining of pains. At one point he even had to stop dancing with Evelyn Plummer, before heading home and fearfully ringing the doctor.