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Irish Independent
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies aged 88
Lowrie, who appeared in the first episode of the soap in 1960 as the original bad body Dennis Tanner, died on Friday, his publicist Mario Renzullo said. '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,' Mr Renzullo's Saturday statement said. 'His death marks the end of an era for the world's longest-running soap, where he became a cornerstone of its storytelling.' When the soap started more than six decades ago, Lowrie's character was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish role. Dennis was introduced as the son of Elsie Tanner, and moved in with his mother after being released from prison. He left the Street in 1968, when he married Jenny Sutton and moved to Bristol, and did not return until 2011. A statement for the ITV soap said the Coronation Street team is 'saddened' by his death, and offered their 'heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his loved ones'. They added that Lowrie's character was 'iconic', and said when he returned it 'was an honour and a privilege to work with him'. According to Mr Renzullo, Lowrie was presented in September 2011 with a certificate by the Guinness World Records for being the person with the longest gap between television appearances as the same character in the same show. Dennis soon got back in touch with newsagent Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox), who was her sweetheart when she first appeared in the show in 1966, and they tied the knot when he came back. He left the soap again in 2014, and was later killed off without making another appearance on screen. Lowrie had originally auditioned for the role of Ken Barlow prior to the show's launch, and appeared in the first episode at the age of 24. William Roache was soon cast as Ken for the beginning of the soap, and became a regular sparring partner for Dennis. Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, near Manchester, Lowrie's mother saved for his fees to go to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in London after he left school. After graduating three years later, he soon received his first parts in the West End, appearing with Dame Margaret Rutherford and Peggy Mount in the play Farewell, Farewell, Eugene. He also appeared on Victoria Wood's comedy shows, such as Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast, Victoria Wood, Pat and Margaret, Live In Your Own Room, We'd Quite Like To Apologise, Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, and Wood And Walters. His later stage lead roles in the 2000s and 2010s included being in Dame Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, The Case Of The Frightened Lady and The Lady Vanishes.
RTÉ News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies aged 88
Philip Lowrie, who appeared in the first episode of the soap in 1960 as the original bad boy Dennis Tanner, died on Friday, his publicist Mario Renzullo has confirmed. "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," Mr Renzullo said in a statement. "His death marks the end of an era for the world's longest-running soap, where he became a cornerstone of its storytelling." When the soap started more than six decades ago, Lowrie's character was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish role. Dennis was introduced as the son of Elsie Tanner and moved in with his mother after being released from prison. He left the Street in 1968, when he married Jenny Sutton and moved to Bristol, and did not return until 2011. A statement for the ITV soap said the Coronation Street team is "saddened" by his death, and offered their "heartfelt condolences and sympathy to his loved ones". They added that Lowrie's character was "iconic", and said when he returned, it "was an honour and a privilege to work with him". According to Mr Renzullo, Lowrie was presented in September 2011 with a certificate by the Guinness World Records for being the person with the longest gap between television appearances as the same character in the same show. Dennis soon got back in touch with newsagent Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox), who was his sweetheart when she first appeared in the show in 1966, and they tied the knot when he came back. He left the soap again in 2014 and was later killed off without making another appearance on screen. Lowrie had originally auditioned for the role of Ken Barlow before the show's launch, and appeared in the first episode at the age of 24. William Roache was soon cast as Ken for the beginning of the soap and became a regular sparring partner for Dennis. Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, near Manchester, Lowrie's mother saved for his fees to go to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in London after he left school. After graduating three years later, he soon received his first parts in the West End, appearing with Margaret Rutherford and Peggy Mount in the play Farewell, Farewell, Eugene. He also appeared on Victoria Wood's comedy shows, such as Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast, Victoria Wood, Pat and Margaret, Live In Your Own Room, We'd Quite Like To Apologise, Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, and Wood And Walters. His later stage lead roles in the 2000s and 2010s included being in Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, The Case Of The Frightened Lady and The Lady Vanishes.
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies
Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie has died aged who appeared in the first episode of the ITV soap in 1960 as the original bad body Dennis Tanner, died on Friday, his publicist Mario Renzullo said."My client and very dear friend, Philip Lowrie, the beloved actor renowned for his role as Dennis Tanner on Coronation Street, passed away yesterday," he said."His death marks the end of an era for the world's longest-running soap, where he became a cornerstone of its storytelling." Lowrie was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. When the soap started more than six decades ago, Lowrie's character was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish was introduced as the son of Elsie Tanner, and moved in with his mother after being released from had originally auditioned for the role of Ken Barlow prior to the show's launch, and appeared in the first episode at the age of Roache was soon cast as Ken for the beginning of the soap and became a regular sparring partner for left the Street in 1968, when he married Jenny Sutton and moved to Bristol, and did not return until 2011. Killed off According to Mr Renzullo, Lowrie was presented in September 2011 with a certificate by the Guinness World Records for being the person with the longest gap between television appearances as the same character in the same soon got back in touch with newsagent Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox), who was his sweetheart when she first appeared in the show in 1966, and they tied the knot when he came left the soap again in 2014 and was later killed off without making another appearance on screen. Varied career Lowrie's mother saved for his fees to go to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in London after he left graduating three years later, he soon received his first parts in the West End, appearing with Dame Margaret Rutherford and Peggy Mount in the play Farewell, Farewell, also appeared on Victoria Wood's comedy shows, such as Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast, Victoria Wood, Pat and Margaret, Live In Your Own Room, We'd Quite Like To Apologise, Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, and Wood And later stage lead roles in the 2000s and 2010s included being in Dame Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, The Case Of The Frightened Lady and The Lady Vanishes. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Glasgow Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies aged 88
Lowrie, who appeared in the first episode of the soap in 1960 as the original bad body Dennis Tanner, died on Friday, his publicist Mario Renzullo said. '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,' Mr Renzullo's Saturday statement said. William Roache (back row, from left) and Philip Lowrie (Dennis Tanner) towards the end with Coronation Street cast members (PA) 'His death marks the end of an era for the world's longest-running soap, where he became a cornerstone of its storytelling.' When the soap started more than six decades ago, Lowrie's character was seen as a national heartthrob thanks to his roguish role. Dennis was introduced as the son of Elsie Tanner, and moved in with his mother after being released from prison. He left the Street in 1968, when he married Jenny Sutton and moved to Bristol, and did not return until 2011. According to Mr Renzullo, Lowrie was presented in September 2011 with a certificate by the Guinness World Records for being the person with the longest gap between television appearances as the same character in the same show. Philip Lowrie on stage, pictured second from right (PA) Dennis soon got back in touch with newsagent Rita Sullivan (Barbara Knox), who was her sweetheart when she first appeared in the show in 1966, and they tied the knot when he came back. He left the soap again in 2014, and was later killed off without making another appearance on screen. Lowrie had originally auditioned for the role of Ken Barlow prior to the show's launch, and appeared in the first episode at the age of 24. William Roache was soon cast as Ken for the beginning of the soap, and became a regular sparring partner for Dennis. Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, near Manchester, Lowrie's mother saved for his fees to go to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada) in London after he left school. After graduating three years later, he soon received his first parts in the West End, appearing with Dame Margaret Rutherford and Peggy Mount in the play Farewell, Farewell, Eugene. He also appeared on Victoria Wood's comedy shows, such as Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast, Victoria Wood, Pat and Margaret, Live In Your Own Room, We'd Quite Like To Apologise, Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, and Wood And Walters. His later stage lead roles in the 2000s and 2010s included being in Dame Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, The Case Of The Frightened Lady and The Lady Vanishes.
ITV News
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Philip Lowrie, one of Coronation Street's original stars, dies aged 88, publicist says
Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie, one of Corrie's original cast members, has died aged 88, his publicist has confirmed. The Lancashire-born actor passed away on Friday, according to his publicist Mario Renzullo. "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," Mr Renzullo wrote in a statement. "His death marks the end of an era for the world's longest-running soap, where he became a cornerstone of its storytelling." At 24, Mr Lowrie made television history when he appeared in the very first episode of Coronation Street in 1960, playing Dennis Tanner, the son of Elsie Tanner, portrayed by Pat Phoenix. Dennis's rebellious charm and stormy relationships quickly made him a fan favourite. Mr Lowrie stayed with the show until 1968, before making a dramatic return to the cobbles in 2011. In September 2011, Mr Lowrie was awarded a Guinness World Record for the longest gap between television appearances as the same character in the same show. Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London after his mother saved enough to cover his fees. After graduating, he made his West End debut in Farewell, Farewell Eugene alongside Margaret Rutherford and Peggy Mount. Mr Lowrie was also a regular on Victoria Wood's television shows, appearing in All Day Breakfast, As Seen on TV, Wood and Walters, and others. A versatile performer, he held many 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).
