Coronation Street and Brookside star Alan Igbon's niece has paid tribute after he "passed away peacefully" at the age of 68.
The actor played Jason Grimshaw's estranged dad Tony Stewart in Corrie and starred in a number of critically acclaimed 80s TV dramas including Scum and Boys from the Blackstuff.
His niece shared news of his death on Facebook writing: "Early December 2020 my mums brother Alan Igbon my uncle passed away peaceful. "He is well known for being an actor in Boys from the black stuff, Scum, GBH, Coronation st, Brookside and many more.
R.i.e.p xxx." Alan's former Brookside co-star Louis Emerick also spoke out to share his fond memories following the sad news.
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