Actor Rodney Litchfield known for role as 'Old Tommy' in Early Doors dies aged 81

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Coronation Street and Early Doors star Rodney Litchfield has died at the age of 81.The Wigan-born actor, also known for his appearances in Emmerdale and Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights passed away in his sleep at the weekend.Phil Mealey, who co-wrote Early Doors with Craig Cash, revealed the news on Twitter, writing: “Really sad news that Rodney Lichfield aka Old Tommy passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday aged 81, having been poorly for some time.Really sad news that Rodney Lichfield aka Old Tommy passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday aged 81, having been poorly for some time. We were blessed to meet and cast him as he was absolutely perfect.

Rodney Litchfield has died aged 81, a writer for the show has said.Litchfield played miserly pensioner Tommy in the BBC sitcom, and also had roles in Coronation Street and Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights.Phil Mealey, who co-wrote Early Doors with Craig Cash, said Litchfield died on Saturday and had been “poorly for some time”.He tweeted: “Really sad news that Rodney Lichfield aka Old Tommy passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday aged 81, having been poorly for some time.“We were blessed to meet and cast him as he was absolutely perfect. To you Rodders and To The Regiment it won’t be the same without you.

Early Doors actor Rodney Litchfield has died aged 81, a writer for the show has said.

ACTOR Rodney Litchfield, known for his roles in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and Phoenix Nights, has died aged 81. Rodney, from Wigan, died in his sleep on Saturday after being ill "for some time." The actor's career spanned more than 30 years, with credits in Heartbeat, Coronation Street, A Touch of Frost, Shameless, and Emmerdale.

Coronation street and Emmerdale actor Rodney Litchfield has died at the age of 81.

Rodney Litchfield has died aged 81, after forging a successful career on soaps such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale. According to The Sun, the veteran actor died in his sleep on Saturday.The publication claims the actor had been "ill for some time" prior to his death.