Corrie actor Joseph Wandera dies aged 27 after ‘falling ill’ on holiday

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A promising young actor – who appeared in Coronation Street in 2018 – has died at the age of 27 after he suffered a seizure while on holiday in Costa Rica, an inquest heard..

Joseph Owen Wanders sadly passed away last month after "falling ill" while on holiday in the Caribbean with his friends.

Following his tragic death, an inquest opened at Rochdale Coroners' Court on Thursday (24 February) afternoon.

Police officer Kathy Dixon confirmed the late actor has been staying at Villa Verde One, in Calle L Cruz, Tamarindo, and attended a party on the night of his death.

Ms Dixon told the court: "Whilst at a party Joseph rang his girlfriend and explained that he did not feel well.

"He had lost sight in one eye and lost sensation in the left side of his body. He contacted a friend who picked him up and took him back to their apartment. Joseph went to sleep on the sofa.

"A few hours later, the friend found Joseph on the sofa having a seizure. Medics were called but they were unable to revive him and he sadly passed away."

He first started his career a MaD Theatre Company where he performed at The Manchester Fringe Festival back in 2012 and also went on to have television roles in Scott & Bailey and Moving On.

The up and coming star also featured in a pilot for BBC Comedy Showcase and appeared in two reconstructions for BBC's Inside Out.

He later went on to appear in Coronation Street back in 2018 where he played the role of customer interest in purchasing Eileen Grimshaw's car.

After his TV debut, the star was flooded with support from friends and family online as he posted a sweet thank you post on social media.

He wrote: "Overwhelmed with the support … mad love for everyone that's getting onto me & caught my ep.

"They'll be more to come this year," he teased.

Following his tragic passing, a number of friends and family flooded to social media to pay tribute to the promising star online.

DNA Acting Class released a statement in which they described the actor as a "gentle and angelic soul".

It read: "One who transcended everyone's belief in themselves and embodied everything we stand for.

"He was an actor, an artist, a visionary, a brother, a son, a confidant, a gift and family.

"His artistry was met with an unparalleled charisma, elegant warmth and immense love for what he adored. An abundance of skill, charm and a forever existent spark of makes when he performed.

"He adored his work and those around him just as much as his work and those around him adored him."

Following the news of his death, Ashley Conway has posted a tribute page to Joseph on GoFundMe.

It read: "As many, we can't believe all of this. Joe, he was truly too good for this earth.

"They say the good die young but you wouldn't have thought it would have ever been you. The wars you've been through in the last few years, you were undefeated.

"It's going to be a different world without you here. You made it a better place with your smile and pureee energy! You will be truly missed."

It is understood that the case will be reviewed in June with a full inquest to be scheduled at a later date.

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