He is also survived by children Nick and Mark.
Chalmers said Cope was an incredible icon of British TV & film.
Cope and Lister met in 1961 when they both joined the cast of long-running ITV soapCoronation Street.
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He played petty crook Jed Stone as a semi-regular through the early and mid-1960s.
He later returned to the role after an absence of 42 years.
The camera liked him and he performed a string of roles throughout the 1950s.
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The furor only propelled Copes career.
As Copes last agent, Chalmers was asked by Copes family to announce his passing.
Ken passed away yesterday peacefully in his sleep with his wife and family by his side.
