ITV’s long-running soap Coronation Street airs an on-screen tribute to director Kay Patrick after his death. Multiple outlets report that Patrick, who was described as a longtime figure in the programme, worked on the show for more than 20 years. The tributes appear in the closing moments of Tuesday’s or the latest episode, where the programme includes a special message acknowledging his contribution. One report states Patrick is aged 84 at the time of his death. The accounts are consistent that Coronation Street marks the passing of the director with an end-of-episode acknowledgement, reflecting his role behind the scenes. The reports do not add further biographical detail beyond his tenure and age, and they do not specify the circumstances surrounding his death. Together, the coverage confirms the fact of his death and the broadcast tribute, while focusing on his long service to the show.