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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.

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I was just watching a documentary yesterday called "The Funny Women of British Television". Geoffrey Hughes appeared in the documentary to talk about his KUA co-star Patricia Routledge and a couple of other actresses. :rip: Geoffrey Hughes

He reminded me of John Goodman.

I love Keeping Up Appearances, and I'm terribly saddened to hear of Geoffrey's passing. I loved the character of Onslow, as he was always such a problem for Hyacinth...He will certainly be missed... :(

This is very sad news.


Onslow is one of my favorite tv characters.

R.I.P...

I never saw Geoffrey in any other show except KUA. He was great as Onslow. He will be missed.

For all of us who are "bone-idle" he will truly be missed

I met him in London in 1988.