Original Coronation Street actor Alan Rothwell has died at age 89
Original Coronation Street actor Alan Rothwell died at the age of 89 after a career that began with the show's 1960 launch.
Summary
Alan Rothwell, a founding cast member of the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street, has passed away at the age of 89. Rothwell, who was born in Oldham, gained prominence for his role as David Barlow, the brother of Ken Barlow, played by William Roache. He was a member of the original cast when the series first premiered in 1960 and remained with the show until 1969. His death has been confirmed by his family and acknowledged by the official Coronation Street team.
Why it's important
As one of the original cast members of a landmark British television series that launched in 1960, Rothwell's passing marks the loss of a foundational figure in the history of Coronation Street.
Key Points
- Alan Rothwell passed away at 89
- Original cast member of Coronation Street
- Played the character David Barlow from 1960 to 1969
Involved Entities
Alan Rothwell, Coronation Street, ITV
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Original Coronation Street cast member Alan Rothwell dies aged 89
Alan Rothwell, best-known for playing David Barlow in the original cast of ITV soap Coronation Street, has died aged 89, his family have confirmed. | ITV News Granada
Alan Rothwell, one of Coronation Street’s original cast members, dies aged 89
The English actor starred on the soap as David Barlow, Ken Barlow’s brother, from when it first launched in 1960 until 1969.
Coronation Street legend dies as ITV pays tribute to original cast member
The actor was one of the original cast members of Coronation Street.
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