Coronation Street Star Stephanie Cole Dies Aged 84
Coronation Street and Doc Martin actress Stephanie Cole has died aged 84 after a long and distinguished career across British television.
Stephanie Cole, best known to Coronation Street viewers as Roy Cropper’s mother Sylvia Goodwin, has died aged 84.
Her agent John Grant confirmed the actress died on Friday morning, September 18. He said Stephanie had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years and described her as an “extraordinary talent”.
Stephanie joined Coronation Street as the formidable Sylvia in 2011 and remained on the cobbles until 2013. Her performance earned her the British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance in 2012.
Her remarkable television career stretched far beyond Weatherfield. Stephanie was also loved for roles in Tenko, Waiting for God, Open All Hours, Still Open All Hours and Doc Martin, where she played Joan Norton.
She was awarded an OBE in 2005 for services to drama, elderly people and mental health charities. Her agent also highlighted her longstanding support for mental health causes while announcing her death.
Stephanie leaves behind an extraordinary legacy across television, theatre and radio, with performances that entertained generations of viewers.
For Coronation Street fans, Sylvia will remain a memorable part of Roy Cropper’s story, while Stephanie’s contribution to British television stretches across more than six decades. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and all those who knew and worked with her.
