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Daily Mail
24-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Coronation Street and Emmerdale actor Tony Peers dies aged 78 after decades long career in showbusiness
Coronation Stret actor and local Scarborough legend Tony Peers has died aged 78. The actor, who was born in Wigan, appeared as three different characters on the soap in 1994, 1995, and 1999. He first played the part of a delivery man, then a junk dealer and finally as Gary Malett's father Peter. He later made several appearances on Emmerdale over the years including as the character Bryan Dodds and a contruction worker. Tony went on to become a stand-up comedian and also made appearances in other shows like Heartbeat and Last Of The Summer Wine. His company announced his passing, writing in a statement: 'It is with great sadness that we announce that Scarborough showbiz legend Tony Peers has taken his final bow. 'Our wonderful producer, manager and friend sadly fell asleep for the last time in the early hours of this morning. 'All at Tony Peers Limited are devastated by this news and in Tony's words 'the show must go on. 'We will be continuing to lead all future productions and keeping Tony's pantomime legacy alive across the country for years to come.' Scarborough Spa added: 'Everyone at the Scarborough Spa is saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Peers. 'Tony, who was involved in over 2,500 shows at the Spa as a performer, director, and latterly as producer of the famous Spa summer shows and Christmas pantomimes, passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family and friends.' Tony previously recalled how his mother took the TV Times around to his neighbours and showed his name in the credits when he appeared on Coronation Street. It marked a change from when she was brought to tears after he quit a well paid job in 1969 to be a Butlin's Redcoat in 1969 in Somerset. Speaking to The Scarborough News in 2018, he said: 'My mum came to see me and cried all the way home from Minehead to Liverpool. She said to my father 'He'll never make a living doing this; he's a big, daft lad and he's got no talent.' But she was later 'proud as punch' years later when he began hosting a Friday night show at the holiday camp. Tony was with his partner Glenda for 35 years, describing her as 'the least showbiz person I know. 'Everyone in this business is an insecure, self-absorbed egomaniac. I would get home from the Spa and start talking about work – after two minutes Glenda would be on to other things,' he said. 'She taught me there is more to the world than dressing up and messing about. Family is what it is all about.'
The Irish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street & Emmerdale star Tony Peers dies aged 78 as tributes for ‘legendary' actor pour in
A CORONATION Street actor has tragically died aged 78. Tony Peers appeared in the ITV drama as three different characters during his career. Advertisement 2 Tony Peers has sadly passed away after a long entertainment career Credit: Alamy 2 Former Countdown host Richard Whiteley and Tony Peers pictured in 2000 Credit: Alamy He played the part of a delivery man, a junk dealer and later Peter Mallett, Gary Mallett's dad. Born in Wigan, Peers appeared on Corrie in 1994, 1995, and 1999. He went on to become a stand-up comedian and appeared in both films and a number of television shows including Emmerdale. His company announced he has sadly passed away. Advertisement Read more They wrote: "It is with great sadness that we announce that Scarborough showbiz legend Tony Peers has taken his final bow. "Our wonderful producer, manager and friend sadly fell asleep for the last time in the early hours of this morning. "All at Tony Peers Limited are devastated by this news and in Tony's words 'the show must go on.' "We will be continuing to lead all future productions and keeping Tony's pantomime legacy alive across the country for years to come." Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Scarborough Spa added: "Everyone at the Scarborough Spa is saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Peers. Tony, who was involved in over 2,500 shows at the Spa as a performer, director, and latterly as producer of the famous Spa summer shows and Christmas pantomimes, passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family and friends."
Metro
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Tony Peers dies aged 78
Tony Peers, an actor known for his roles in Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has died at the age of 78. The actor appeared in Coronation Street as three different characters over the years. He played a delivery man, a dealer, and then Gary Mallett's father Peter. Tony was born in Wigan. He appeared in Coronation Street in 1994, 95 and 1999. He went on to become a comedian. His company, Tony Peers Limited, announced his death. In a statement, they wrote: 'It is with great sadness that we announce that Scarborough showbiz legend Tony Peers has taken his final bow. Our wonderful producer, manager and friend sadly fell asleep for the last time in the early hours of this morning. 'All at Tony Peers Limited are devastated by this news and in Tony's words 'the show must go on'.' 'We will be continuing to lead all future productions and keeping Tony's pantomime legacy alive across the country for years to come.' Tony portrayed a number of guest roles in Emmerdale across sixteen years – the first of these was a construction worker in May 1987. More Trending He later played a dance hall MC, and recurring character Bryan Dodds between April and October 2003. Bryan was an acquaintance of Lisa Dingle (Jane Cox), who wanted to make their friendship more intimate – even planning an elaborate date in Hotten. View More » This is a breaking news story, more to follow MORE: Major EastEnders fan-favourite asked to return this year – but it didn't happen MORE: Hollyoaks star 'absolutely over the moon' as he announces first baby with girlfriend MORE: EastEnders star confirms she will be back after taking a break
Daily Record
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Coronation Street actor and stand-up star Tony Peers dies aged 78
Tony Peers - who appeared in the ITV soap as three different characters during his career - has died at the age of 78. Coronation Street actor and stand-up star Tony Peers has died at the age of 78. The team at his company, Tony Peers Ltd, announced the sad news on Wednesday. As reported in the Mirror, the statement reads: "It is with great sadness that we announce that Scarborough showbiz legend Tony Peers has taken his final bow. Our wonderful producer, manager and friend sadly fell asleep for the last time in the early hours of this morning. "All at Tony Peers Limited are devastated by this news and in Tony's words 'the show must go on.' We will be continuing to lead all future productions and keeping Tony's pantomime legacy alive across the country for years to come." The Wigan-born entertainer appeared on ITV's Coronation Street several times, playing a delivery man, a junk dealer and finally Peter Mallett - the father of Gary Mallett. He began his career in the 1960s at Butlins. Over the years, he appeared on Emmerdale, Heartbeat, Rik Mayall Presents, All Creatures Great and Small and finally Last of the Summer Wine - which was his final TV credit in 2004. Speaking to The Scarborough News in 2018, Tony said that when he landed a role in Coronation Street, his mother took the TV Times round to his neighbours and pointed out his names in the credits. It was a big change in attitude from when he first quit his well-paid job to be a Butlin's Redcoat in 1969 in Somerset. "My mum came to see me and cried all the way home from Minehead to Liverpool. She said to my father 'He'll never make a living doing this; he's a big, daft lad and he's got no talent.'" However, she was "proud as punch" four years later when he was hosting his weekly Friday night show at the holiday camp. "She said, 'That's my lad, you know, my lad that.'" Outside of acting, Tony ran entertainment at the Butlins Grand Hotel in the 1980's before forming Tony Peers Productions in 1999 - his own company which put on summer shows and pantomimes. Those at Scarborough Spa - which is where many of Tony's productions took place - said in a statement: "Everyone at the Scarborough Spa is saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Peers. "Tony, who was involved in over 2,500 shows at the Spa as a performer, director, and latterly as producer of the famous Spa summer shows and Christmas pantomimes, passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family and friends." Tony was with his partner Glenda for 35 years before his death. Speaking to The Scarborough News, Tony said: "She is the least showbiz person I know. "Everyone in this business is an insecure, self-absorbed egomaniac. I would get home from the Spa and start talking about work – after two minutes Glenda would be on to other things. "She taught me there is more to the world than dressing up and messing about. Family is what it is all about."
Scottish Sun
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street & Emmerdale star Tony Peers dies aged 78 as tributes for ‘legendary' actor pour in
He died peacefully surrounded by family and friends STAR GONE Coronation Street & Emmerdale star Tony Peers dies aged 78 as tributes for 'legendary' actor pour in Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CORONATION Street actor has tragically died aged 78. Tony Peers appeared in the ITV drama as three different characters during his career. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Tony Peers has sadly passed away after a long entertainment career Credit: Alamy 4 Peers seen in an episode of Emmerdale Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Tony Peers played Gary Mallett's dad in Coronation street Credit: ITV He played the part of a delivery man, a junk dealer and later Peter Mallett, Gary Mallett's dad. Born in Wigan, Peers appeared on Corrie in 1994, 1995, and 1999. He went on to become a stand-up comedian and appeared in both films and a number of television shows including Emmerdale. His company announced he has sadly passed away. They wrote: "It is with great sadness that we announce that Scarborough showbiz legend Tony Peers has taken his final bow. "Our wonderful producer, manager and friend sadly fell asleep for the last time in the early hours of this morning. "All at Tony Peers Limited are devastated by this news and in Tony's words 'the show must go on.' "We will be continuing to lead all future productions and keeping Tony's pantomime legacy alive across the country for years to come." Scarborough Spa added: "Everyone at the Scarborough Spa is saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Peers. Tony, who was involved in over 2,500 shows at the Spa as a performer, director, and latterly as producer of the famous Spa summer shows and Christmas pantomimes, passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family and friends."
