Coronation Street’s Andy Whyment pays tribute after legendary co-star dies
Andy plays Kirk Sutherland on Coronation Street (Picture: ITV)
Coronation Street’s Andy Whyment said he was ‘sad to hear’ about the death of one of his former co-stars Bernard Hill.
The news of the late actor’s death was reported by the BBC, also mere hours before the release of his latest project, season 2 of BBC drama The Responder with Martin Freeman.
Hill was due to attend Comic Con in Liverpool this weekend, where he would be meeting fans, taking photos, and signing autographs.
Andy, who is best known for playing Kirk Sutherland in Corrie, shared a picture of the pair on Instagram.
‘My first major speaking part was on a show called Once Upon a Time in the North,’ he penned.
‘It was a 6 part series and Bernard Hill played my dad, sad to hear of his passing today RIP Bernard.’
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Andy’s post was met with support from fans, with @bob_barnes_actor replying: ‘So sad to hear of Bernard’s passing. He was a brilliant actor by the sound of it.’
Andy’s mum @whymentjackie commented: ‘RIP Bernard so sad.’
Hill had also been due to speak at the convention in Merseyside yet the event was cancelled a day before.
A message posted by Comic Con on Instagram read: ‘Due to Bernard’s partner being taken very ill he can no longer attend the event.
‘He sends his sincere apologies and thanks you all for your understanding’.
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hill’s death, they also posted a tribute.
‘We’re heartbroken to hear the news of Bernard Hill’s passing. A great loss. Thinking of his family at this very sad time, and wishing them a lot of strength,’ Comic Con wrote.
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