Coronation Street Actor Tony Little Dies at 87

Tony Little, a longtime supporting actor on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, has died at the age of 87, according to tributes from his colleagues. The non-speaking performer, affectionately known to fans as "Old Kebab Guy," passed away over the festive period, just days after Christmas.

Little appeared in numerous episodes set in the fictional town of Weatherfield, often sharing scenes with prominent cast members such as Bill Roache, who has played Ken Barlow since the show's debut in 1960; Samia Longchambon; and Daniel Brocklebank, whose recent departure from the series was part of a major storyline crossover. Though he never delivered lines, Little's distinctive presence brought subtle humor and familiarity to the background of the long-running drama, which has aired since 1960 and remains a staple of British television.

The news emerged through a social media post by fellow supporting actor Adam Blease, whose character Dirk works at the factory Underworld on the show. On X, formerly Twitter, Blease shared Little's birth and death dates, September 5, 1937, to December 28, 2024, alongside a broken heart emoji. He described Little as a "Comedian, Singer, Entertainer and...