Coronation Street icon Alan Rothwell dies aged 89

Alan is best known for his role on Coronation Street (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)

Coronation Street star Alan Rothwell has died at the age of 89.

The actor, who is also known for his role in Brookside, portrayed original cobbles character David Barlow – brother of Street legend Ken and son of Ida and Frank – during the 1960s, making his debut in the ITV soap’s very first episode.

The news of his passing was revealed by Coronation S...