Overview

• Philip Lowrie's passing at the age of 88 was confirmed by his publicist, Mario Renzullo, on April 25, 2025.
• Lowrie debuted as Dennis Tanner in the inaugural 1960 episode of 'Coronation Street,' helping establish the show's early popularity.
• He left the show in 1968 but made a celebrated return in 2011, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest gap between appearances as the same character.
• Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Lowrie also had a distinguished stage and television career beyond 'Coronation Street.'
• Tributes highlight his legacy as a cornerstone of British television and his significant contributions to the cultural fabric of the UK.