Soap legend Geoff Hinsliff has died at the age of 87. He was best known for playing Don Brennan on Coronation Street.
Coronation Street actor Geoff Hinsliff has died at the age of 87. The soap star was best known for playing Don Brennan on the ITV programme from 1987 until 1997.
Born in Leeds, the English actor played three different roles on the cobbles. He has also been credited in shows such as Brass, Doctor Who, The Professionals and Holby City.
His cause of of death has not been confirmed. Many soap stars have paid tribute to Geoff on social media, including Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt.
She wrote: “Geoff was a lovely, quiet man who will be sadly missed by us all.
“His partnership with Lynne Perry was something rather special and they gave the viewers huge pleasure for many years.”
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