Brookside Actor Dean Sullivan also known for the role of Jimmy Corkhill dies at 68 years

Actor Dean Sullivan was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. Brookside, best known for his depiction of Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside, has died aged 68.

'British soap icon': Brookside star Dean Sullivan dies aged 68 following short illness https://t.co/LmdQqgz5tp

— ITV News (@itvnews) November 30, 2023

Dean Sullivan, who was born and educated in Liverpool, played Jimmy Corkhill in the Mersey TV soap, which at its peak occasionally drew in audiences of 8 million.

According to BBC, “To millions he was and very much still is remembered as ‘Jimmy’, to family and friends he was ‘Dino’.”

“Dean’s family wants to thank Arrowe Park Hospital for their unwavering and consistent support,” it followed.

Actor Dean Sullivan – best known as Jimmy Corkhill in #Brookside – has died following a short illness. His agent has confirmed he passed away peacefully. He was 68. Mr Sullivan was the longest serving cast member on the Channel 4 soap opera. pic.twitter.com/zNQlOcVKbw

— BBC Radio Merseyside (@bbcmerseyside) November 30, 2023