{"id":775522,"date":"2026-09-19T06:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T06:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/775522\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T06:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T06:46:10","slug":"coronation-street-and-doc-martin-star-stephanie-cole-dies-aged-84","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/775522\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronation Street and Doc Martin star Stephanie Cole dies aged 84"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The remarkable career of Corrie, Tenko and Open All Hours star Stephanie Cole has been remembered following her death at the age of 84, as ITV News’ Sam Holder reports <\/p>\n

Actress Stephanie Cole, best known for roles in Coronation Street, Waiting For God and Open All Hours, has died aged 84.<\/p>\n

She also gave memorable performances in the prisoner-of-war drama Tenko, A Bit Of A Do and Doc Martin.<\/p>\n

A statement from her agent John Grant, on behalf of her family, said: \u201cIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephanie Cole, OBE.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe passed away this morning at the age of 84. Stephanie had been living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease for some years.<\/p>\n

Stephanie Cole attending the funeral of Sir Ken Dodd at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral in 2018. Credit: Peter Byrne\/PA<\/p>\n

\u201cStephanie was an extraordinary talent whose long and distinguished career included many iconic performances in theatre and television.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe brought joy to millions through her many much-loved roles in sitcom and drama. She will also be remembered for her tireless work supporting mental health charities.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring this incredibly difficult time, the family kindly requests privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cole, born in Solihull, Warwickshire, appeared on Coronation Street between 2011 and 2013 as Sylvia Goodwin, the mother of Roy Cropper.<\/p>\n

Stephanie Cole and former British civilian internee Ann Levick Credit: left<\/p>\n

She won the British Soap Award for best comedy performance for the role.<\/p>\n

Her other notable roles include in Still Open All Hours, in which she reprised her Open All Hours character Mrs Featherstone, The Cleaner and Gentleman Jack.<\/p>\n

She won the British Comedy Award for best actress for 1990s sitcom Waiting For God, about residents of a retirement home.<\/p>\n

Cole also had an extensive career in the theatre, with roles in King Lear, A Passionate Woman, Noises Off and Talking Heads: A Cream Cracker Under The Settee.<\/p>\n

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