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Coronation Street star dead as tributes paid to 'true icon' of British TV


The much loved actor appeared in the soap for years - and also had a role in Brookside...

Coronation Street has lost one of its stars, it has been revealed (Image: ITV)We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. Coronation Street and Brookside star Kenneth Cope has died, it was revealed today - with tributes paid to "a true gentleman of showbusiness". He leaves Renny Lister, his wife of 63, years and family members including his daughter Martha Cope, who followed in his footsteps as an actor, playing Sandy Gibson in EastEnders.

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