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Coronation Street stars pay tribute to boss who launched their careers after his sudden death
05.05.2022 - 18:15 / ok.co.uk
Heartbroken Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars paid tribute after the man who kickstarted their careers suddenly passed away. "Star-maker" David Johnson was the director of the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he set up more than fifty years ago, and Anna Friel, Suranne Jones and Anne Kirkbride are just a few of his success stories. Corrie actor Anthony Cotton, who also trained with David, took to his Twitter account to say: "Just heard the saddest news.
"David Johnson who was the director of the phenomena that was Oldham Theatre Workshop, has died. He put so many of us on the map, and kick started so many careers, both on stage and off." Antony continued: "So many of us owe him so much. I'm absolutely gutted.This is David Johnson.
He formed my childhood so profoundly, and in turn - my adult life too. "Those years were the best years of my life. Rest in Power David.
You were the best x." In another post, Antony shares a sweet tribute to David from Alison King. "Our friend Alison King, who has no social media accounts, wanted me to post this on her behalf," he said. Antony added: "She adored David Johnson so felt like she need to put this out there x." Meanwhile, Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher heartbreakingly tweeted: "Singlehandedly the biggest influence on my career and arguably, the reason behind my career.
"I know I speak for so many.Thank you David Johnson. What a legacy." Lisa Riley added: "REST IN PEACE. "For all of us whom were taught by David Johnson….today is a very sad day, I know I speak for many of my fellow actors in the industry, we wouldn't be where we are today without this LEGEND of a man.
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