death. His death meant that William Roache, who played Albert Tatlock's nephew-in-law, Ken Barlow, was the only original actor left on Coronation Street at that time. The decision to kill off the Albert Tatlock character was made shortly after Howarth's real life death, and Tatlock's death was aired in the episode dated 14 May 1984. A memorial service was held on 19 June 1984, at St Paul's, Covent Garden, attended by Leslie Crowther, Dickie Henderson, Geoff Love and David Jacobs. Filmography Permanent role Charity work and Honours Howarth was the subject of This Is Your Life in November 1974 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews on the set of Coronation Street. When Andrews said, "I'm taking you to London", Howarth replied "Oh no, you're not, you know." He was eventually persuaded to appear on the show, joined by the cast of Coronation Street, with tributes from stars including Bryan Mosley, Betty Driver, Eileen Derbyshire, Margot Bryant, Thora Hird and Arthur Lowe. Howarth was made an MBE in January 1983 for his charity work, especially for supporting the disabled and children with general learning difficulties. He was national vice-president for Scope, and left them £250 in his will. Howarth had raised more than £50,000 for the charity by collecting a donation each time he signed an autograph. References External links http://www.corrie.net/profiles/characters/tatlock_albert.html English male stage actors English male soap opera actors Actors from Rochdale 1896 births 1984 deaths Lancashire Fusiliers soldiers British Army personnel of World War I Members of the Order of the British Empire Deaths from pneumonia in Wales