Coronation Street actor Joseph Wandera has tragically died aged 27 after ‘falling ill’.
Joseph, who appeared in the ITV soap in 2018, died in January after suffering a seizure while on holiday in Costa Rica.
The promising actor played a buyer interested in Eileen Grimshaw’s car in Coronation Street.
Coronation Street actor Joseph Wandera dies aged 27
Police coroner officer Kathy Dixon confirmed Joseph had died on January 16 this year.
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He had been at a party the night before.
Ms Dixon told the inquest at Rochdale Coroners’ Court on Thursday: “Whilst at a party, Joseph rang his girlfriend and explained that he did not feel well.
Overwhelmed with the support … mad love for everyone that’s getting onto me & caught my ep … They’ll be more to come this year 🙌🏽🎬❤️ pic.twitter.com/WoxxCTvOHo
— Joe Wandera (@Joewandera_) April 21, 2018
“He contacted a friend who picked him up and took him back to their apartment. Joseph went to sleep on the sofa.”
She added that a few hours later, the friend found Joseph “on the sofa having a seizure”.
Ms Dixon concluded: “Medics were called but they were unable to revive him and he sadly passed away.”
Tributes for Joseph
Tributes have poured in for Joseph following the heartbreaking news.
DNA Acting Class told the Manchester Evening News in a statement: “One who transcended everyone’s belief in themselves and embodied everything we stand for.
“He was an actor, an artist, a visionary, a brother, a son, a friend, a confidant, a gift and family.”
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They added: “He adored his work and those around him just as much as his work and those around him adored him.”
Following his stint on the soap in 2018, Joseph had tweeted: “Overwhelmed with the support… mad love for everyone that’s getting onto me & caught my ep… They’ll be more to come this year.”
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