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Coronation Street actor Mark Eden dies aged 92

The star played villain Alan Bradley in the soap for eight years.

File photo dated 17/02/09 of Mark Eden and Sue Nicholls arriving for a memorial service for Sara Roache, the wife of Coronation Street actor Bill Roache. Mr Eden has died at the age of 92, his agent has said.
Image: Mark Eden (left) is survived by his wife Sue Nicholls
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Coronation Street actor Mark Eden has died at the age of 92.

The star was best known for playing villain Alan Bradley in the soap, and was married to co-star Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey Roberts.

His agent said he had been living with Alzheimer's for some time and died peacefully in hospital this morning.

The actor's career spanned 50 years, with credits including roles in Doctor Zhivago and Crown Court.