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A Coronation Street star died penniless and on benefits despite starring on the ITV show for two decades, according to reports. Peter Adamson was best known by fans for his long-standing role of Len Fairclough on the cobbles. ‌

He first starred on Coronation Street in 1961 andreamined on the show until 1983, appearing in 1,730 episodes over the course of his 22-year stint. Despite this, he sadly spent his final years as a “virtual recluse” after his acting career ended in the 80s. ‌

Peter passed away at 72-years-old at his home in Bury and was close to the breadline at the time of his death. Coronation Street was Peter’s last acting job as he was then accused of indecently assaulting two eight-year-old girls at Haslingden Baths, where he was working a

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