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Actress Stephanie Cole dies aged 84
Acclaimed British actress Stephanie Cole, OBE, has died at the age of 84. Her agent, John Grant, confirmed her passing on behalf of her family, noting that she had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.
Cole enjoyed a distinguished career across television and theatre. She was widely recognized for her roles in popular series such as Coronation Street, where she played Sylvia Goodwin, and Doc Martin. Other notable television credits include the wartime drama Tenko, the comedy Open All Hours, and Waiting For God.
Beyond her acting achievements, Cole was a dedicated advocate for mental health charities. In 2005, she was awarded an OBE for her services to drama, elderly people, and mental health. Her family has requested privacy during this time.
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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School · Coronation Street · Doc Martin · John Grant · Stephanie Cole
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Cole won the British Soap Award for best comedy performance for her role as Sylvia Goodwin in Coronation Street. www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk · uk.news.yahoo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Actress Stephanie Cole has died at the age of 84. www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk · www.entertainmentdaily.com · uk.news.yahoo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Stephanie Cole had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk · www.entertainmentdaily.com · uk.news.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] She received the 1992 Best TV Comedy Actress award at the British Comedy Awards for Waiting For God. uk.news.yahoo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Stephanie Cole received an OBE in 2005 for services to drama, elderly people, and mental health charities. www.entertainmentdaily.com