‘Brookside’ and ‘Coronation Street’ actor James Caroll is dead, his friends confirmed on social media on Thursday.
The actor and animator was best known for playing Brian ‘Bumper’ Humphreys on Channel 4 soap between 1988 and 1991.
James, known to friends as Jim, was living in a terminal condition. He had recorded an interview for YouTube about his experiences.
He had previously suffered from severe pneumonia in early 2020, but recovered completely.
James’ most recent appearance was on Corornation Street in January, where he played an actor named Bob opposite Mary Taylor (Patti Clare). James, who lived in Preston, Lancashire, is believed to have died suddenly.