Ernst Walder: Last News

Coronation Street.The star died of natural causes aged 94 on September 6 last year, but it wasn't until Daran Little broke the news on social media that his death was publicly revealed.Ernst Walder had been a Corrie regular from the beginning in his role as Ivan Cheveski back in the 1960s.The openly gay star had been dating the show's co-creator, Tony Warren, at the time.Daran Little paid tribute to him on Twitter today, telling the world that he was devastated.He also lost no time in reflecting on the late star's love life while honouring his memory."Very sad to read of the passing of dearest Ernst Walder," he wrote."An original C St cast member who quickly became Tony Warren's boyfriend before Tony caught him in bed with another cast member."More to follow....

One of Coronation Street's original cast members, Ernst Walder, has died at the age of 94.The actor played the role of Ivan Cheveski, who was the son-in-law of Elsie Tanner in the hit soap opera. He was also the boyfriend of the show's co-creator Tony Warren in the 1960s. According to metro.co.uk, he passed away on Monday 6 September last year, but it was not known until now.