Mark Eden dead – Coronation Street actor who played Alan Bradley dies at 92 after Alzheimer’s battle

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'Coronation Street' stars have paid tribute to Mark Eden following his death on Friday (01. 01.

Coronation Street favourite Sally Ann Matthews has paid an emotional tribute to her tragic on-screen dad Mark Eden.

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The Mirror in October 2019: 'I met Mark late in life, I was nearly 40, so children just didn't happen. 'As much as I'd have liked it, I didn't have a family to bring up and worry about… maybe that's helped keep me young.

Coronation Street and Doctor Who actor Mark Eden has died at the age of 92 after a battle with Alzheimer's. The sad news that Eden, who was married to fellow Coronation Street star Sue Nicholls (Audrey Roberts), passed away today (January 1) has been confirmed by his agent.

Spending long hours working together on set, it’s no wonder romance blossoms between Coronation Street co-stars.

direct to your inboxITV has paid tribute to actor Mark Eden who played the legendary villain Alan Bradley. Mark, who played the bullying and abusive partner of Rita Fairclough for three years in the soap, died earlier today after after living with Alzheimer's.

Coronation Street co-star Sue Nicholls for almost three decades. Mark played the villainous Alan Bradley on the cobbles, while his wife Sue plays Audrey Roberts on the iconic ITV soap.

It is a sad day for Coronation Street fans.

Coronation Street actor Mark Eden has sadly died, his agent has confirmed. The legendary soap actor passed away today, 1 January, aged 92.

"Mark had been living with Alzheimer's disease for some time, and was hospitalised in November."Mark, 92, had a long career spanning more than 50 years, including eight years in Coronation Street as character Alan Bradley."He is survived by his wife Sue, his daughter Polly, his stepson Paul and grand-daughter Emma."We ask that their privacy be respected at this very difficult time."Coronation Street have since said in a statement on Twitter: "We are all hugely saddened to hear that Mark Eden passed away peacefully, in hospital, earlier today."Our love and thoughts go out to Sue and their family and friends at this time."Tributes to the actor have flooded social media with many fans looking back on Mark's career highlights.One fan wrote:

Beloved Coronation Street actor Mark Eden has passed away at the age of 92 following a battle with Alzheimer's disease.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street actor Mark Eden has died at the age of 92. Mark, who played the legendary Corrie villain Alan Bradley, died earlier today after living with Alzheimer's.

Coronation Street actor Mark Eden has died at the age of 92 after a battle with Alzheimer's, his agent confirmed today.

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Coronation Street actor Mark Eden has died at the age of 92, his agent has confirmed.The actor, who played Alan Bradley on Coronation Street, died following a long battle with Alzheimer's.Mark, who starred on the soap in the eighties passed away in the early hours of this morning, The Sun reported.Mark had been living with Alzheimer's disease for a long time and was reportedly admitted to hospital in November.In addition to his role as Alan Bradley on the soap, he also appeared on the BBC's Doctor Who, playing character Marco Polo.He also starred as Boucher in an episode of detective series, Poirot.As well as showing off his acting capabilities, he also utilised his writing skills when he worked with the Beach Boys and penned a musical