Coronation Street star Kenneth Cope dies at the age of 93

Discussing the unhappy passing, Sandra Chalmers mentioned: “Asserting the passing of a real icon #KennethCope.

“An absolute pleasure to work with and an honour to have recognized. A real gentleman in present enterprise RIP.”

Asserting the passing of a real icon #KennethCope An absolute pleasure to work with and an honour to have recognized. A real gentleman in present enterprise RIP pic.twitter.com/Z5YPbTpvIc

— Sandra Chalmers (@sancha50) September 12, 2024

Cope’s household additionally launched a press release studying: “It’s with nice unhappiness the household want to announce the passing of Kenneth Cope 14/04/1931 – 11/09/2024.

“Ken handed away yesterday peacefully in his sleep together with his spouse and household by his facet.

“An unimaginable icon of British TV and movie recognized famously for his position as Marty Hopkirk in Randall and Hopkirk, Jed Stone in Coronation Avenue in addition to a part of the Carry On workforce.

“His profession spans six many years and contributed to a few of the most iconic moments in British tradition. Ken was a proud native Liverpudlian and a loyal supporter of Everton Soccer Membership.

“He started his profession in theatre shortly choosing up many movie and TV roles. He was a pure comedy actor and was a predominant contributor to the comedy collection That Was The Week That Was and swiftly turned a daily determine throughout the appearing business.

“We’re deeply saddened by his passing and ask that his household are given privateness presently. He’s survived by his loving spouse Renny Lister and his youngsters Nick, Mark and Martha.”

Born in 1931, the English actor and scriptwriter is greatest recognized for his position as Jed Stone in Coronation Avenue.

The Liverpool-born star was additionally a key member of the Carry On workforce, showing in a number of motion pictures.

Mr Cope first started enjoying character roles within the mid-Nineteen Fifties. Between 1961 and 1966, he gained a lot consideration for his position as Jed Stone on the cobbles.

In 2008, he famously made his return to Coronation Avenue, coming again to the present after a 42-year absence.

He performed a key position in a storyline involving property developer Tony Gordon.

The character remained on-screen for a number of months earlier than being written out once more. This marked Kenneth’s last appearing look.