Coronation Street Actor Who Appeared in over 1,700 Episodes Died Penniless on Benefits

Coronation Street's Colson Smith supported by fans on first day of new job

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ITV Coronation Street star died broke and on benefits despite 22-year soap stint

Peter Adamson was a very well known face to ITV viewers for many years but died penniless and on benefits.

Coronation Street actor died penniless on benefits in Bury home after soap career - Manchester Evening News

Peter Adamson, who played Len Fairclough in Coronation Street, died in 2002

Coronation Street star who appeared on ITV soap for 22 years died penniless

Coronation Street legend Peter Adamson was a regular on the ITV soap for 22 years, but his time on the cobbles came to a very controversial end after a horrifying trial

Coronation Street actor who appeared in over 1,700 episodes died penniless on benefits

Coronation Street star Peter Adamson died in 2002 after playing Len Fairclough in the ITV soap for 23 years but he was forced to live on benefits after his career collapsed

ITV Coronation Street star dies penniless on benefits after 23-year stint on soap - Birmingham Live

Peter Adamson died at the age of 72 in 2002 and was a “virtual recluse” in his last years after his acting career fell apart.