Actor Peter Baldwin, best known for his role as Derek Wilton in Coronation Street, has died aged 82.
The news was confirmed by a Coronation Street spokesperson, who said in a statement that Baldwin passed away on October 21 after a short illness.
‘It is with great sadness we’ve learned respected former Coronation Street actor Peter Baldwin has died,’ the spokesperson said.
‘Peter passed away at his home in north London after a short illness.
‘We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.’
Baldwin made his Coronation Street debut in 1976, with his character going on to marry Mavis Riley (played by actress Thelma Barlow) in 1988.
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