RIP Geoffrey Hughes (1944 - 2012)

Basq

Very sad news!

One of those actors everyone has seen at some stage or another... whether you remember him in early dramatic roles like 'Corrie' or some of his comedic roles as Onslow in 'Keeping Us Appearances' or as Twiggy in 'The Royle Family'.

Geoffrey Hughes has died aged 68, it has been confirmed.

The actor, who was well known for his roles in a number of British dramas, lost his battle with cancer last night (July 27).

Hughes played Eddie Yeats in Coronation Street and went on to star as Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances, Twiggy in The Royle Family and Vernon Scripps in Heartbeat.

Friend and colleague Ricky Tomlinson told ITV Granada: "Geoff wasn't just an actor. He was my mate. I used to call him every few weeks but hadn't spoken to him in about a fortnight. It's such a loss."

A Corrie spokesperson added: "We are very sad to hear of the death of Geoffrey Hughes. He created a legendary and iconic character in Eddie Yates who will always be part of Coronation Street.

"Everyone connected with the programme sends our sincerest condolences to his family and friends."

The Wallasey-born actor had radiotherapy in August 2010 after collapsing at his home on the Isle of Wight.

Source: DigitalSpy

Lady Chatterton

Very sad news indeed - Geoffrey Hughes RIP


I love this episode of 'The Royle Family'.


(3 mins 40 secs in and it is very very funny)!!!

Here is part two for anyone who wants to watch the complete episode.

KKkitty

A fine comedic actor. R.I.P.

mike65

Don't forget Keep Up Appearances as the slob in laws.

Oh nioce!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXPXbAG5u2E

GBX

.. sad news. I remember seeing an interview with him and he said a kid recognised him in the street he was chuffed - only to find that the kid thought he was fozzy bear !! He thought this was brilliant!

Fine actor RIP

omerin

sad loss, such a brillant character, rip

IrishHomer

Very sad. I used to love his character years ago in Coronation St. He used be a lodger with Hilda Ogden. RIP

Lady Chatterton

IrishHomer wrote: »

Very sad. I used to love his character years ago in Coronation St. He used be a lodger with Hilda Ogden. RIP

Here are a couple of pictures of Geoffrey playing a young Eddie Yeats in Corrie.

steelcityblues

Sadly, only Jean Alexander is still with us of those actors in the photos.

Blondini

RIP - Loved his portrayal of Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances..

jimmyw

Jayney mack:eek:, he was a great actor, a very sad loss.Very sorry to hear that news, R I P Geoff.

efb

Sad news, loved onslow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9IMaad7Twk

fryup

*trivia > he was also one of the beatle voices in yellow submarine

dexter647

Rip Geoffrey(Twiggy)... Very sad today when I heard of his passing. A very talented actor with great comedic timing

Tipsy McSwagger

Gutted, loved him as Twiggy in The Royle Family.

Jimmy Iovine

Very sad to hear this. He was brilliant as Onslow. Fitted the role perfectly.

FishBowel

No-one heard of Curry and Chips?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd_Vjq5MEeQ

JP Liz V1

RIP

patrickc

RIP

you were a very talented actor.

gaelicred

R.I.P.:(

UKJon

He was also in Heartbeat for a few years as well. He's certainly been in a good spread of big programmes.