Former Coronation Street actor Peter Baldwin has died, aged 82.
The actor is best known for playing the fan-favourite character Derek Wilton on Corrie for over 20 years.
Peter Baldwin
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A spokesperson for Coronation Street told us: "It is with great sadness we've learned respected former Coronation Street actor Peter Baldwin has died. Peter passed away at his home in north London last night (21 October) after a short illness.
"We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends at this sad time."
Baldwin made his first appearance on the cobbles as Derek Wilton in 1976, soon becoming a fixture for his on-off romance with Mavis Riley.
Derek would be killed off in 1997, with Baldwin later taking over ownership of the Covent Garden toyshop of Pollock. He continued to make television appearances on Doctors and Countdown in more recent years as well.
Baldwin was married to Sarah Long prior to her death in 1987.
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RIP Peter