Coronation Street star Alan Rothwell dies
Tributes poured in Coronation Street star and original cast member Alan Rothwell has died aged 89 with the show paying tribute to the actor. As well as appearing in a number of shows, Rothwell was most well known for being one of the original cast members, starring in the show since its inception in the […]
2 months ago
Coronation Street star Angela Pleasence dies
She also appeared in Casualty and Doctor Who among other shows Coronation Street star Angela Pleasence has died aged 84. Pleasence, from Chapeltown in Sheffield had a long career which saw her appear in a number of popular TV shows including Coronation Street, the Bill, The possessed, The Expert, Casualty and Doctor Who. She was […]
3 months ago
Coronation Street actor Paul Seed has died
He also won a Bafta Coronation Street actor and Bafta-winning director Paul Seed has died aged 78. Starting out his career as an actor, Seed would go on to direct a number of dramas. These include the likes of the BBC’s House of Cards, Lark Rise to Candleford and Doc Martin. He is also well-known […]
3 months ago
Coronation Street star Michael McStay has died
His spokesperson confirmed the news Coronation Street star Michael McStay has died aged 92. The actor had a career which spanned six decades, with notable roles in Doctor Who, No Hiding Place, The Bill, Thatcher: The Final Days and Crossroads. However, his final role was in Coronation Street, in which he played Alan Hoyle from 2011, […]
1 year ago
Coronation Street star’s husband dies after ‘jumping into freezing swimming pool’
The soap star has shared a statement on social media confirming her husband’s death Coronation Street actress Carol Royle has said her “heart is aching” following the death of her husband, who died after jumping into a freezing swimming pool. Julian Spear died from a sudden brain haemorrhage when he jumped into the freezing cold […]
1 year ago