Former Coronation Street actor Alan Rothwell dies aged 89

"The statement read: Alan was a professional radio, television, film and stage actor and director whose career spanned more than 70 years. Alan died peacefully in hospital following a short illness. Beyond his professional achievements, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues and the many people whose lives he touched through his work."

The Independent states that it sends journalists to cover developing stories across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. It highlights work investigating political and financial matters and producing documentary content focused on American women’s reproductive rights. The outlet says it aims to separate facts from messaging and describes its audience as spanning the political spectrum. It also states that it does not use paywalls, arguing that quality journalism should be accessible to everyone and supported by those who can afford it. The text then reports that Alan Rothwell, known for playing David Barlow on Coronation Street from 1960 to 1969, died peacefully in hospital at age 89 after a short illness.

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