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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.

Geoffrey Hinsliff, who was best known for playing Don Brennan on ITV soap Coronation Street from 1987 to 1997, has sadly passed away

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

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,