General · 15 May 2026
Original Corrie actor Alan Rothwell dies at 89
Viewers will remember Alan Rothwell, who portrayed David Barlow, an iconic and memorable original character on Coronation Street. The 89-year-old actor's passing was announced by the ITV soap's official social media account, which paid tribute. Born in Oldham in 1937, he debuted in the show's first episode and played David Barlow between 1960 and 1968.
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