September 19th 2024.
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of Coronation Street star Geoff Hinsliff at the age of 87. The beloved actor, known for his role as Don Brennan from 1987-1997, passed away earlier this week, as confirmed by the soap itself. His co-star and friend, Helen Worth, has paid tribute to him, expressing how much he will be missed by everyone at the ITV soap.
Helen fondly remembers Geoff as a kind and gentle man, and their on-screen partnership with Lynne Perry was something truly special that brought joy to viewers for many years. Geoff leaves behind his loving wife Judith, whom he married in 1967 at St Cecilia's church in East Hertfordshire. They also have a daughter, Gaby, who has followed in her father's footsteps and become a journalist.
Geoff first appeared on Coronation Street in the 1960s and 1970s as various guest characters before joining the cast full time as Don in 1987. During his decade on the show, he became an iconic figure, with his character falling for local resident Ivy Tilsley and the two getting married in 1988. Unfortunately, their relationship faced challenges, including the murder of Ivy's son and Don's affair with Julie Dewhurst. He also had a long-standing rivalry with Mike Baldwin, and their feud continued even after his departure from the show in 1997.
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Despite his character's tumultuous storylines, Geoff was a beloved member of the Coronation Street family. His struggles with depression and a failed marriage to Denise Osbourne were heart-wrenching, but he found support in his friends, including Kevin Webster and Martin Platt. In a shocking turn of events, Don's character contemplated suicide during a Christmas episode in 1996, but thanks to the help of his friends, he pulled through.
Geoff's character also had a notorious rivalry with Mike Baldwin, leading to a factory fire and even targeting Mike's wife, Alma Sedgewick. In a cruel twist of fate, Mike celebrated Don's death in a car crash in 1997, marking the end of an era for Coronation Street. Geoff Hinsliff's presence on the show will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on through his unforgettable character, Don Brennan.
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