Tributes Pour in for Late Coronation Street Colleague, Matthew Owens

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Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has opened up about the shock of losing his colleague, Matthew Owens, who passed away at the age of 38. Matthew, a fire safety adviser, had worked on various ITV productions, including Coronation Street, where he became friends with Antony. The community has come together to pay tribute to Matthew, highlighting his kind nature, dedication to his work, and the significant impact he had on those around him.

Key Takeaways:

  • Matthew Owens, a 38-year-old fire safety adviser, passed away on July 7, leaving behind his partner Amy and 11-year-old son Freddie.
  • Antony Cotton, a Coronation Street actor, has shared a heartfelt tribute to his late colleague, describing him as a "really, really nice lad" who was a "much-loved son, brother, dad, colleague, and partner."
  • Matthew had a long-standing relationship with the Coronation Street set, having worked on various productions since 2009 and even training actor Tony Hirst in a fireman's lift for the show.
  • Fire stations across Staffordshire flew their flags at half-mast in honor of Matthew, who served as a firefighter at Cannock Fire Station and ran a company supplying fire safety training and props to the BBC and ITV.
  • Coronation Street is available to watch on ITVX.
  • Matthew was involved in setting The Rovers Return pub ablaze on the show in 2013 and trained Coronation Street actors to perform a fireman's lift.

Statistics:

  • Matthew worked on Coronation Street for 13 years, from 2009 until his passing.
  • Fire stations across Staffordshire flew their flags at half-mast to honor Matthew.
  • Matthew left behind his partner Amy and 11-year-old son Freddie.

Sources:

  • The Mirror: "Coronation Street ace Antony Cotton pays tribute to late friend Matthew Owens on Instagram"
  • Inside Coronation Street: "Tributes pour in for late Coronation Street colleague Matthew Owens"