Jack Duckworth's ghost joins Twitter

A spoof Twitter account has been set up featuring messages from the ghost of Coronation Street legend Jack Duckworth.

Last week, over 11m viewers watched as Jack died peacefully at home following a period of ill health, leaving his loved ones devastated.

However, an unknown fan has now taken on the popular role on the Twitter account @GhostOfJack, which was launched last Sunday.

In the spirit's first online message, he wrote: "Hello Corrie fans everywhere. Yes it's me, Jack from the other side of the Pennines. All is good, I've just had Sunday dinner with our Vera."

Later, he added: "I'm gagging for a pint, Vera won't mind if I nip back down t'Rovers for a swift half, and maybe a lock in."

'Jack' has since posted dozens more messages, interacting with followers and providing updates on his daily activities.

Earlier today, he commented: "Our V won't shut up about this Royal engagement. I'm off t'feed pigeons & nip into The Rovers for a swift half, she'll never know!"

@GhostOfJack has so far attracted more than 300 followers on the social networking site.