Brookside and Coronation Street actor James Caroll has sadly died.
The late actor was best known for playing Brian ‘Bumper’ Humphreys on the Channel 4 soap between 1988 and 1991.
He also appeared as Mary Taylor’s friend Colin in Coronation Street earlier this year.
James, who lived in Preston, Lancashire, is thought to have died suddenly.
Friends of the actor confirmed the sad news of his passing in a number of Facebook posts today, with many leaving tributes to the actor.
One person wrote in tribute: “Rest in peace to an amazing person such a kind hearted man thinking of your family at this sad time”.
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Another friend added: “What a talented and bright man, you where so funny Jim, totally shocked, rest in peace.”
One friend who knew James since childhood added: “I can't believe the sad news, what a funny , caring guy you were, grew up through school together , funny times when you were around, thinking of your family, rest in peace Jim, you will be a comedian up there x”.
Another friend added: “RIP James you absolute legend … The world has lost a truly amazing man.”
James was also a keen singer and often performed at venues around the country in a two-piece band called 2 Toned.
He is survived by his wife Justine and their two children, Tommy and James Jr.
A cause of death has not been confirmed, however a film posted to James’ Facebook page which features an interview with the late actor describes him as having a “terminal condition” which meant “at any moment arteries in his brain could rupture”.
He filmed the documentary in 2009 about his illness, which featured appearances from his wife Justine and their children.
In the moving doc, he said he'd gone through brain surgery on the same date his second son was due.
He told interviewers: "I've been with Justine now, what – nearly 13 years.
"Me and Justine have had so much fun in 13 years.
"It's difficult to think about concerns about not being here because – you know, without meeting Justine and without having the boys, I think about those 13 years.
"If I died tomorrow, I'd be a happy man.
"I wouldn't be up wherever I was, I wouldn't be bitter about it, because in life and experience and stuff like that, I've had just such good fun and such an amount of love and good times."
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