Dean Sullivan, known for his role as Jimmy Corkhill on the popular Channel 4 show Brookside, has passed away at the age of 68. The Liverpool-born actor received a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2018, but after treatment, was given the all-clear. Sullivan’s family released a statement saying that he passed away on November 29th after a short illness.
Sullivan, who was a primary school teacher before entering the entertainment industry, joined Brookside in 1986. Soon after, he became a regular on the show due to his character’s popularity. Brookside, created by Phil Redmond, was set in a real cul-de-sac on a Liverpool housing estate and was on the air from 1982 to 2003. Sullivan’s face was the one that last appeared on screen when the show ended in November of that year.
The actor was a recipient of two British Soap Awards and worked on other popular television dramas, such as Doctors on the BBC and The Royal on ITV. Sullivan spoke candidly about his experience with prostate cancer, urging others to listen to their bodies and trust their instincts when seeking medical help. He is mourned and remembered fondly by fans of Brookside and the entertainment industry as a whole.
Sullivan was a beloved British soap icon who played Jimmy Corkhill on Brookside. In the wake of his death, fans and the entertainment industry mourn his passing and remember his memorable performances. The actor spoke openly about his prostate cancer diagnosis and served as an inspiration for others to trust their instincts when it came to health issues. His contributions to British television will be sorely missed
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