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Stephanie Cole, an actor recognized for her roles in television shows like Coronation Street, Open All Hours, and Waiting for God, has passed away at age 84 after living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Her agent released a statement on behalf of her family, noting Cole's contributions to mental health advocacy alongside her iconic performances in theatre and television. The article highlights her winning the British Soap award for best comedy performance as Sylvia Goodwin in Coronation Street and the British Comedy award for best actress for Waiting for God.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-18,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Stephanie Cole, a renowned British actress known for her roles in Coronation Street, Waiting For God, and Open All Hours, died on March 18, 2023, at the age of 84. Her family confirmed that she had been battling Alzheimer's disease for several years prior to her passing.
Cole’s career spanned decades with memorable performances in various TV series such as Tenko, a prisoner-of-war drama about British women in Singapore during World War II, and Doc Martin, where she played the aunt of the titular character. She also won a British Comedy Award for her role in the 1990s sitcom Waiting For God.
Born in Solihull, Warwickshire, Cole trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and made her stage debut playing Madame Arcati in Noel Coward’s *Blithe Spirit* when she was just 17 years old. She later reprised this role at age 63 in a West End revival.
In addition to her acting career, Cole is remembered for her dedication to mental health charities. The family kindly requested privacy during their time of mourning.
Written for “Stephanie Cole Dies Aged 84” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 5 other(s) covering the same event.
The actor Stephanie Cole, best known for roles in Coronation Street, Waiting for God and Open All Hours, has died aged 84.
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She also appeared in the prisoner-of-war drama Tenko, A Bit of a Do and Doc Martin.
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A statement from her agent, John Grant, on behalf of her family, said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephanie Cole, OBE.
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“She passed away this morning at the age of 84.
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Stephanie had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for some years.
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“Stephanie was an extraordinary talent whose long and distinguished career included many iconic performances in theatre and television.
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She brought joy to millions through her many much-loved roles in sitcom and drama.
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“She will also be remembered for her tireless work supporting mental health charities.
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During this incredibly difficult time, the family kindly requests privacy.”
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Cole appeared on Coronation Street between 2011 and 2013 as Sylvia Goodwin, the mother of Roy Cropper.
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She won the British Soap award for best comedy performance for the role.
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Her other notable performances included roles in Still Open All Hours, in which she reprised her Open All Hours character Mrs Featherstone, The Cleaner, Gentleman Jack and Talking Heads: Soldiering On.
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She won the British Comedy award for best actress for the 1990s sitcom Waiting for God, about residents of a retirement home.
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Cole also had an extensive career in the theatre, with roles in King Lear, A Passionate Woman and Noises Off.
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