Personal Life
Cope married actress Renny Lister, who he had met when she worked on Coronation Street, in 1961. They have three children.
His daughter Martha Cope is also an actress. His sons Nick Cope and Mark Cope were members of the rock group The Candyskins.
Cope, who now suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is still an avid supporter of Everton Football Club.
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