Kenneth Cope has died aged 93. (Image: Getty)

Coronation Street and Carry On star Kenneth Cope dies aged 93

He was famous for his roles in Coronation Street and Carry On films.

by · Daily Record

Kenneth Cope has died at the age of 93, his former agent has said. The beloved actor's agent, Sandra Chalmers, announced the heartbreaking news on Thursday, September 12, stating: "Announcing the passing of a true icon Kenneth Cope.

"An absolute joy to work with and an honour to have known. A true gentleman in show business RIP."

His illustrious career spanned over five decades, beginning with his first role in the 1953 mini-series Johnny, You're Wanted. He became a familiar face on television, securing regular roles and achieving fame as Marty Hopkirk in the 1969 series Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), reports the Daily Star.

Kenneth Cope played Cyril Carter in Carry On Matron. (Image: Shutterstock)

Kenneth featured in several Carry On films, including Carry On At Your Convenience and Carry On Matron, and also starred in Doctor Who as Packard in 1981. Additionally, he had roles in the medical drama Casualty.

However, the actor was perhaps most famous for his roles in British soaps, and portrayed Ray Hilton in Brookside, featuring in over 150 episodes from 1999 to 2002.

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He was well-known for his role as Jed Stone in Coronation Street, to which he returned several times between 1961 and 2009.

Kenneth married actress Renny Lister, a fellow Coronation Street star, and the couple have two sons, Nick and Mark, who established the rock band The Candyskins, and a daughter, Martha.

Following in her parents' footsteps, Martha has also graced the screens of Corrie, Emmerdale and EastEnders.

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