Coronation street and Emmerdale actor Rodney Litchfield has died at the age of 81. Rodney is said to have died in his sleep on Saturday after being 'ill for some time.' As well as his work in popular ITV soaps, Rodney was also known for playing miserable pensioner Tommy in Early Doors.
Phil Mealey, the who wrote Early Doors, 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.
RIPx" Rodney played Wilfred Morton on Coronation Street, who was the grandfather of Jodie, played by Samantha Seager. He played the
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