Geoffrey Hinsliff, best known for playing Don Brennan on Coronation Street has died at the age of 87, the ITV soap has confirmed. The legendary Corrie actor was on the cobbles from 1987 to 1997 and now Helen Worth, who plays the role of Gail Platt has paid tribute to her former castmate. Helen said: "Geoff was a lovely, quiet man who will be sadly missed by us all.
As reported by The Mirror , she added: "His partnership with Lynne Perry was something rather special and they gave the viewers huge pleasure for many years." Next Week: Bethany's trip to Turkey ends in disaster, Liam sends a worrying text and is Roy in danger? Read more here: https://t.co/JZjRgUk7AK #Corrie pic.
twitter.com/JAfniQOaBo — Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) September 16, 2024 Geoffrey also took on the role of other characters on Corrie before his main role. But during his time as Don, he was involved in a storyline that included kidnapping and attempted murder.
This made him one of the most "memorable" villains on the programme. Don also purchased MVB motors from Mike Baldwin but began to "harbour resentment" when the garage went under. He then kidnapped Mike's wife Alma and drove their car into a canal, although both managed to survive.
But Don later attempted to run Mike over before his car crashed into a viaduct and exploded. Recommended reading: Coronation Street to air botched cosmetic surgery storyline with Bethany Platt Coronation Street stars to reunite in brand new BBC comedy programme Coronati.