Jez Quigley

Gerald Francis "Jez" Quigley was a villainous character in Coronation Street. He was a gangster and drug dealer, who was responsible for murdering Tony Horrocks and also came to blows with street residents such as Steve McDonald and Leanne Battersby. He met his end when he was beaten by Steve's dad Jim for attacking Steve, and later died of a ruptured spleen. Jez was played by Lee Boardman.

Biography

Background

Gerald Francis Quigley was born to Margi Quigley. It is unknown if she was married to his father at the time. Gerald turned to a life of crime as he got older. Gerald gained the criminal sounding nickname of Jez. He gained a reputation as a drug dealer.

1997

Jez was a friend of Steve McDonald and wanted a job but was unsuccessful.

1999-2000

Jez and Tony Horrocks crossed swords over drugs and Jez had Tony beaten to death. Jez then supplied drugs to Leanne Tilsley. Steve gave evidence against Jez in court over Tony's death. Jez was acquitted and planned revenge on Steve so lured him to a car park where Steve was beaten up by Jez's henchmen. Steve's father Jim McDonald found out so went to confront Jez and ended up assaulting him so badly that he needed hospital treatment.

Jez died of his injuries in September 2000. Jim was convicted of his murder and jailed.

Memorable info

Appearances: 6 June 1997, 8 December 1999–15 September 2000

Born: Unknown

Died: 15 September 2000

Full Name: Gerald Quigley

Parents: Margi Quigley

Siblings: Jenny Quigley (As yet unconfirmed, Wikipedia says he had a sister)

Spouse: None

Children: None