Geoffrey Hinsliff, the actor best known for portraying Don Brennan in Coronation Street, has died at the age of 86. Hinsliff, who hailed from Leeds, first rose to fame through his role in the popular ITV soap in 1987. His time on the show, which saw him play a variety of storylines involving relationships, affairs, attempted murder, and kidnapping, lasted for a decade, cementing his position as a mainstay of the programme’s cast.
Speaking about his passing, fellow Coronation Street actress Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt on the show, stated that Hinsliff was “a lovely, quiet man who will be sadly missed by us all.” Meanwhile, ITV remarked that the actor’s collaboration with Lynne Perrie, who played Ivy in the series, was “something rather special,” and that the pair had provided “huge pleasure for viewers for many years.”
Beyond his work on Coronation Street, Hinsliff also had appearances in a range of TV shows and movies, including Doctor Who, Brass, A Bridge Too Far, and Heartbeat. While he had previously played other minor parts on the programme before becoming a regular in the late 1980s, it was his portrayal of Don Brennan that proved to be his most prominent on-screen role.
Hinsliff, who would have celebrated his 87th birthday shortly after his death, passed away surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Judith, whom he married in 1967, and his daughters Gaby and Sophie. The actor’s passing represents a significant loss for the entertainment industry, and he will be remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike
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