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.
However, Rodney was best known for playing the miserable pensioner Tommy in the BBC sitcom Early Doors. Phil Mealey, the show's writer, 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.
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