Coronation Street

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 […]

3 months ago

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 […]

4 months ago

She also starred in Good Old Days Sheila Bernette, the star of the ITV soap Coronation Street and the BBC variety show Good Old Days, has died aged 94. She played Sister Delaney in the 1970s soap, and between 1968 and 1983 appeared in the variety show Good Old Days. Tribute to Bernette was paid […]

7 months ago

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

He appeared in the soap for a decade Coronation Street legend Geoffrey Hinsliff has died at the age of 87, it has been announced. Hinsliff was best known for starring as Don Brennan on the cobbles from 1987 to 1997. His passing was confirmed by the ITV soap, with tributes pouring in for the late […]

2 years ago

Julie Goodyear starred in the British soap for 25 years Coronation Street actress Julie Goodyear has sadly been diagnosed with dementia. The 81-year-old’s husband, Scott Brand, confirmed the harrowing news in a statement this afternoon. He explained that she was suffering from forgetfulness but doctors then diagnosed her with dementia. Scott shared: “My darling wife […]

3 years ago