Coronation Street creator and writer Tony Warren has died, it has been announced on the show's Twitter account.
A message on Twitter said: "It's with great sadness that Coronation Street confirms legendary creator and writer Tony Warren, MBE has passed away."
It's with great sadness that Coronation Street confirms legendary creator & writer Tony Warren,MBE has passed away. https://t.co/WhwInLMVaL
In a statement, ITV said the 79-year-old had died following a short illness.
It is with great sadness that Coronation Street confirms legendary creator and acclaimed writer Tony Warren MBE passed away peacefully last night (March 1) surrounded by his loving friends, aged 79, after a short illness.
– ITV STATEMENT7
RIP