Tributes are being paid to the actor Geoffrey Hinsliff, best known for playing Don Brennan in Coronation Street, who has died at the age of 87. Hinsliff, who was born in Leeds, first found fame in the ITV soap in 1987 with his cobbles career lasting a decade.

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This was Geoff Hinsliff's final Coronation Street scene after the actor died aged 87.Source: Coronation Street, ITV

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Coronation Street star Geoffrey Hinsliff has died aged 86, his family have confirmed. The actor played taxi driver Donald "Don" Brennan in the long-running ITV soap, in the 1980s and 1990s, and was known for his romantic relationship with Ivy Tilsley (Lynne Perrie).

Coronation Street star Geoff Hinsliff has died aged 87, the soap has confirmed. Hinsliff, best known for playing the Don Brennan on the cobbles from 1987 to 1997, died this week. Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt on the long-running soap,

Coronation Street star Geoff Hinsliff has passed away at age 87, the soap has confirmed. The actor, best known for playing Don Brennan on the show between 1987 and 1997, died earlier this week, according to The Independent.

Helen Worth, Coronation Street's iconic Gail Platt, has delivered heartfelt tributes to the late Geoffrey Hinsliff, known for portraying Don Brennan from 1987 to 1997 on the ITV soap. She commented: "Geoff was a lovely,