Coronation Street favourite Sally Ann Matthews has paid an emotional tribute to her tragic on-screen dad Mark Eden.
The "wonderful" 92-year-old died after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, it was confirmed on New Year's Day.
The actor had been living with the disease for some time, his agent said in a statement.
Mark had been in hospital since November and died peacefully in the early hours of January 1.
He was best known for playing Alan Bradley in the ITV soap in the 1980s and is survived by his wife and co-star Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey Roberts.
Actress Sally Ann had added to the many tributes for the show's notorious villain, who caused chaos on the cobbles in the 1980s.
Sally Ann, who currently plays his screen daughter Jenny Bradley, said: “I loved this man so much.
"Thank you for being the most wonderful TV Dad, teacher and friend."
John Whiston, head of ITV Studios in the North, said: “We are all hugely saddened.
"The character he played, Alan Bradley, made a real impact.
“He was a consummate actor and played a psychotic villain to a tee, making the character both chilling and credible. The show owes a great deal to Mark."
Alan was one of Weatherfield's most notorious bad boys.
He cheated on Rita Fairclough several times, remortgaged her house without her knowledge and fraudulently obtain funds for his security firm.
Coronation Street bosses added a tribute to Mark, writing in a statement: "We are all hugely saddened to hear that Mark Eden passed away peacefully, in hospital, earlier today.
"Our love and thoughts go out to Sue and their family and friends at this time."
A statement to the PA news agency said: "We are very sad to announce the death of actor Mark Eden.
"He died peacefully, in hospital, earlier today, 1st Jan 2021. Mark had been living with Alzheimer's disease for some time, and was hospitalised in November.
"Mark, 92, had a long career spanning more than 50 years, including eight years in Coronation Street as character Alan Bradley.
"He is survived by his wife Sue, his daughter Polly, his stepson Saul and grand-daughter Emma.
"We ask that their privacy be respected at this very difficult time."
