Iain Rogerson (October 1960 – 13 October 2017) was a British actor, best known for his portrayal of Harry Flagg on ITV's Coronation Street between 2002 and 2004. His other television appearances included Emmerdale, Doctors, Casualty, The Bill, Heartbeat, Peak Practice, As Time Goes By, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Drop the Dead Donkey, Bloomin' Marvellous, and People Like Us.
Iain Rogerson | |
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| Born | October 1960 Cefn Y Bedd Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Died | 13 October 2017 (aged 57) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–2011 |
| Known for | Role of Harry Flagg in Coronation Street (2002–2004) |
Rogerson's film credits included Mack the Knife (1989), Up 'n' Under (1998), Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? (1999), Bedazzled (2000), Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001), To Kill A King (2003), and Kill Keith (2011). On stage, he worked extensively with John Godber and Hull Truck Theatre.[1][2][3][4]
Rogerson died on 13 October 2017 in Wrexham Maelor Hospital from "complications" relating to diabetes. Later, a possible self-administered insulin overdose was suspected.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "THE OFFICE PARTY by John Godber". ChaseSide.org.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ Hickling, Alfred (7 September 2001). "Theatre: Departures". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Up'n'Under, Hull Truck Theatre Company, Hull Truck Theatre, Hull, until July 31". The York Press. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ Hickling, Alfred (6 June 2007). "Theatre: Crown Prince". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Chirk Coronation Street actor died after going into hospital with 'suspect insulin overdose'". Daily Post. 27 October 2017.
- ^ Siddle, John (27 October 2017). "Coronation Street star dies from suspected overdose". Coventry Telegraph. Retrieved 27 October 2017.