Coronation Street actor Mark Eden dies aged 92 after Alzheimer’s battle
Coronation Street actor Mark Eden has died at the age of 92 after a battle with Alzheimer’s, his agent confirmed today.
He was best known for playing Alan Bradley in the ITV soap in the 80s and is survived by his wife and co-star Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey Roberts.
A statement to the PA news agency said: “We are very sad to announce the death of actor Mark Eden.
“He died peacefully, in hospital, earlier today, 1st Jan 2021. Mark had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for some time, and was hospitalised in November.
“Mark, 92, had a long career spanning more than 50 years, including eight years in Coronation Street as character Alan Bradley.
“He is survived by his wife Sue, his daughter Polly, his stepson Saul and grand-daughter Emma. We ask that their privacy be respected at this very difficult time.”
While Mark became a household name in Coronation Street, he also starred in Doctor Who as Marco Polo.
He left school at the age of 14 and went on to join the Royal Court Theatre before landing a part in ITV soap Coronation Street.
His time on the show came to an end in December 1989 when Alan was famously killed off in a Blackpool tram crash.
In 2009 Mark unveiled a plaque at the tram stop where the scene was filmed.
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Mark’s first screen credit was in 1958 with a role in Quatermass And The Pit.
He later acted in the 1965 film Doctor Zhivago, starring Julie Christie and Omar Sharif, Doctor Who and The Avengers.
He also appeared in London Belongs To Me and Crown Court.
Later in his career he appeared in Doctors and Casualty, with his last screen credit in 2013 in the TV movie An Adventure In Space And Time.
