Stephanie Cole: key obituary facts
Is Stephanie Cole dead? Yes. Stephanie Cole died on September 18, 2026, at age 84.
Cause of death: Stephanie Cole's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Stephanie Cole known for?
She was an English stage, television, radio and film actress (born 1941).
More about Stephanie Cole
Born: 5 October 1941.
Place of birth: Solihull.
Gender: female.
Occupation: actor, film actor.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Education: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Spouse: Peter Birrel.
Career began: 1968.
Also known as: Patricia Stephanie Cole.
Years active: 1968–2022.
Stephanie Cole, the English actress known for roles in Tenko, Doc Martin and Coronation Street, died on September 18, 2026, aged 84.
Born Patricia Stephanie Cole in Solihull on October 5, 1941, she trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and began her career in 1968. Over more than five decades on stage, television, radio and film, she became widely recognized for performances in Open All Hours, Waiting for God, Ed Reardon’s Week, Cabin Pressure, Still Open All Hours and Man Down, as well as long-running appearances in Doc Martin and Coronation Street.
She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire and was married to Peter Birrel.