Coronation Street star David Daker leaves £300,000 in will

The actor, best known for his roles in the ITV comedy-drama Boon and Coronation Street, died on April 30.

News of his passing was shared publicly over the weekend, though his family did not disclose a cause of death.

A letter of administration, approved by the High Court earlier this month, revealed that Mr Daker’s estate was worth £306,787, reduced to £303,184 after liabilities were settled.

He left his assets to his second wife, Hilary, while his daughter, Rebecca, inherited his share of a £350,000 home in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire.

Born Colin David Daker in Bilston, Staffordshire, in September 1935, Mr Daker was best known for playing Harry Crawford, the friend of Michael Elphick’s Ken Boon, in the popular series Boon, which aired from 1986 to 1995.

He also appeared on Coronation Street as Basil Griffin between 1968 and 1969 and later as Gordon Lewis from 1981 to 1985.

Tributes have poured in from fans, one fan posted: “RIP the never-less-than-splendid David Daker,” while another wrote: “RIP.

“Thank you for entertaining us.

“Loved Boon.”

A supporter said: “Great actor who brightened up any role he played.

“I especially loved him in Boon, his partnership with Michael Elphick was great.”

Mr Daker’s television career began in 1967 with the role of PC Owen Culshaw in the BBC police drama Z Cars, where he appeared in more than 80 episodes.

He later played roles in Doctor Who, including Irongron in The Time Warrior and Captain Rigg in Nightmare of Eden, and also appeared in Porridge as Jarvis in 1977.

He went on to play Tommy Mackay in Only Fools and Horses during the 1980s.

After leaving school, David trained as a draughtsman before he quit after two years and joined the Oxford Playhouse Theatre School.

He then did national service in the Royal Air Force before he joined Oldham Rep in 1957 as a stage manager, actor, and director, and then The Royal Shakespeare Company in 1976.

David married Stella Newton in 1957, but they later divorced.

The pair had a son named Tim and a daughter called Pippa, but she lost her battle with multiple sclerosis in 1997.

David is survived by Hilary, Rebecca, Tim, and his sister, Hazel.

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