The actor was best known for playing Don Brennan in the soap between 1987 and 1997.

Coronation Street star Geoff Hinsliff has died aged 87, the soap has confirmed.

ITV bosses confirm the actor who played Don Brennan for a decade died at the weekend.

ITV soap Coronation Street has confirmed the death of former cast member Geoffrey Hinsliff, who played Don Brennan on the cobbles from 1987 to 1997, with a tribute

Geoffrey Hinsliff has died at the age of 87, the ITV soap has confirmed. The actor appeared on the cobbles as Don Brennan from 1987 to 1997

Geoff Hinsliff was best known for playing Don Brennan in the ITV soap

Outside of Coronation Street, Hinsliff had a long and varied career in British television and film

The actor was known best for his role Don Brennan between 1987 to 1997.

The family of actor Geoff Hinsliff have issued a statement following his death, aged 86

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