Coronation Street Star Philip Lowrie Dies Aged 88

Philip Lowrie, an original cast member of Coronation Street, has died at the age of 88, as confirmed by his publicist. Lowrie first appeared in the soap’s debut episode in 1960 as Dennis Tanner, the son of Elsie Tanner, and was a key figure for eight years before leaving in 1968. He returned to the show in 2011, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest gap between TV appearances as the same character, and remained until his final appearance in 2014. Lowrie was celebrated for his significant contribution to the world’s longest-running soap, with tributes describing him as a cornerstone of its storytelling. Beyond Coronation Street, he acted in various television series and stage productions, and expressed pride in both his original role and his record-setting return to the show.