Phillip Lowrie dead: Coronation Street star who appeared in first ever episode dies

Coronation Street's Philip Lowrie, known for his iconic role as Dennis Tanner on the long-standing ITV soap, has died at the age of 88. The news broke after his publicist confirmed that the actor passed away last Friday. "My client and very dear friend, Philip Lowrie, the beloved actor renowned for his role as Dennis Tanner on Coronation Street , passed away yesterday at 88," said Mario Renzullo in a heartfelt statement to ITV News.

"His death marks the end of an era for the world's longest-running soap, where he became a cornerstone of its storytelling.".