Alan Rothwell, 1937 – 2026

British actor Alan Rothwell, 89, died on May 14. Rothwell costarred in the TV series Oliver Twist, Top Secret, Coronation Street (he was one of the original cast members), Brookside, Emmerdale Farm, Wilmot, Dead Man Weds, and Doctors, and did one-offs on many other series (he was Capt. Smith in the 2005 TV movie Titanic: Birth of a Legend). He also appeared in the films Linda, Nothing but the Best, Zeppelin, and Reunion. Rothwell was a presenter on the kids’ shows Picture Box (1969-89) and Hickory House (1973-78). His Coronation Street costar William Roache called Rothwell “a very good actor and a delightful man.” He was married twice, including to actress Maureen Haydon (from 1967-99).