Coronation Street legend Philip Lowrie dies aged 88
The Lancashire-born actor died on Friday (April 25), according to his publicist Mario Renzullo.
In a statement, Renzullo wrote: "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.
"His death marks the end of an era for the world's longest-running soap, where he became a cornerstone of its storytelling."
Philip Lowrie, one of Coronation Street's original stars, dies aged 88, publicist sayshttps://t.co/yvJZaPhFs8 — ITV News (@itvnews) April 26, 2025
The life of Coronation Street legend Philip Lowrie
Lowrie made "television history" when, at the age of 24, he appeared in the first ever episode of Coronation Street in 1960, playing Dennis Tanner (the son of Elsie Tanner, portrayed by Pat Phoenix).
ITV News said: "Dennis's rebellious charm and stormy relationships quickly made him a fan favourite."
Lowrie stayed with the show until 1968 before making a "dramatic" return to the ITV soap in 2011.
His return to Corrie earned him a Guinness World Record for the longest gap between television appearances as the same character in the same show.
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Lowrie, who was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, appeared in several other TV shows throughout his career including:
All Day Breakfast
As Seen on TV
Wood and Walters
He also held a number of leading stage roles, including Major Metcalf in The Mousetrap (2004), Klever in The Case of the Frightened Lady (2018), and Eric in The Lady Vanishes (2019).
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