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BBC Antiques Roadshow Expert's Touching Tribute as They Announce Family Death
STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 23 – Matthew Owens, a firefighter and fire safety advisor who worked on Coronation Street, died aged 38 leaving behind a partner and son; Staffordshire fire stations lowered flags in his honor.
- Taking to Instagram, the actor posted the funeral’s order of service photo at Stafford Crematorium Chapel, honoring Matthew Owens on July 22, 2025.
- Owens was a 38-year-old Staffordshire firefighter who served as a fire safety advisor on Coronation Street and BBC programmes.
- In his Instagram tribute, Cotton wrote `Today was a very hard day for so many people, especially Matt’s family`, recalling they met 13 years ago when Owens provided fire safety for a stunt block.
- Following the funeral, Staffordshire fire stations flew flags at half-mast and the post prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and colleagues.
- Owens’s legacy continues through his fire safety firm, which supplies training, extras, and props to major TV productions, and he is survived by his partner Amy and son Freddie.
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Antony Cotton issues heartbreaking statement following death of Coronation Street colleague at 38
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton has shared a heartfelt tribute following the death of his friend and former colleague Matthew Owens, who passed away on July 7 at just 38 years old
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