Rodney Litchfield dead – Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Phoenix Nights actor dies aged 81
ACTOR Rodney Litchfield, known for his roles in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and Phoenix Nights, has died aged 81. Rodney, from Wigan, died in his sleep on Saturday after being ill "for some time." The actor's career spanned more than 30 years, with credits in Heartbeat, Coronation Street, A Touch of Frost, Shameless, and Emmerdale.