Coronation Street actor Peter Armitage has died at the age of 78

In 2014 Armitage stated in an interview that he hoped to return to the series after successfully battling bowel cancer.

Coronation Street actor Peter Armitage has died at the age of 78
Wed, 05 Dec, 2018 - 12:50
Anna O’Donoghue

Coronation Street actor Peter Armitage has passed away at the age of 78.

His friend and co-star Charlie Lawson, who played Jim McDonald, revealed the sad news earlier on Twitter.

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