Actor Alan Rothwell Dies

May 14, 2026, 20:12
EuropeEntertainment

Introduction

Alan Rothwell was an actor on the show Coronation Street. He died recently. Another actor, William Roache, talked about his long job on the same show.

Main Body

Alan Rothwell died in a hospital on May 14, 2026. He was 89 years old. He played David Barlow from 1960 to 1969. He worked in TV for 70 years. William Roache also works on the show. He plays Ken Barlow. He says he thinks and acts exactly like his character. He likes the new cameras and fast work today. Roache believes in a good God. He thinks people live after they die. He stays happy as he gets older.

Conclusion

The TV world is sad about Alan Rothwell. William Roache still works on the show.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Timeline' Pattern

Look at how the text talks about the past and the present. This is the secret to A2 English: switching between what happened and what is true now.

The Past (Finished) We use a special form of the verb to show the action is over.

  • He died β†’ (It happened on May 14)
  • He played β†’ (He did this from 1960 to 1969)
  • He worked β†’ (The 70 years are finished)

The Present (Now) We use the basic verb for things that are still happening or are general truths.

  • He works β†’ (He is still on the show)
  • He says β†’ (He is speaking now)
  • He believes β†’ (This is his current opinion)

Quick Guide: Past (Action over) β†’\rightarrow add -ed (mostly) Present (Now/Always) β†’\rightarrow add -s (for he/she/it)

Vocabulary Learning

actor (n.)
a person who performs in movies, plays, or TV shows
Example:The actor gave a great performance in the new movie.
died (v.)
to stop living; to pass away
Example:The actor died at the age of 89.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick or injured people are treated
Example:He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
years (n.)
a period of time measured in 365 days
Example:She has worked in TV for 70 years.
played (v.)
to act in a role or perform a part
Example:He played the character of David Barlow.
works (v.)
to do a job or task
Example:He works on the show every week.
show (n.)
a program that is broadcast on TV or radio
Example:Coronation Street is a popular show.
thinks (v.)
to have an opinion or idea
Example:He thinks his character is realistic.
fast (adj.)
moving or working quickly
Example:The new cameras allow fast filming.
camera (n.)
a device that records images
Example:The camera captured every moment of the scene.
God (n.)
a supreme being or deity
Example:He believes in a good God.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:People watch the show every evening.