Coronation Street star Geoff Hinsliff has died aged 87, the soap has confirmed.
Geoffrey, who was best known for playing Don Brennan on the cobbles from 1987 to 1997, died earlier this week.
Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt, said: ‘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.’
Geoff originally featured in the iconic soap in 1963 and 1977 as different characters before he returned in 1987 for his decade long stint as Don.
Coronation Street star Geoff Hinsliff as died: Legend who played Don Brennan has passed away aged 87 as co-star Helen Worth led tributes
Geoff originally featured in the iconic soap in 1963 and 1977 as different characters before he returned in 1987 for his decade long stint as Don (pictured in 1996)
