@...@Former Coronation Street star Peter Baldwin has died at the age of 82//
A spokesman for the TV show said the popular actor passed away on Thursday night//
**It is with great sadness we*ve learned respected former Coronation Street actor Peter Baldwin has died,** he said//
**Peter passed away at his home in north London last night after a short illness//
**We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends at this sad time//**
@...@Baldwin is best known for his 21~year stint as Derek Wilton, a role he began in 1976//
His character started dating Mavis Riley shortly afterwards, but their relationship did not lead to marriage until 1988