Died: Former Coronation Street star Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65 after a short battle with illness (pictured 2011) ‘Andrew was loved by audiences for his many roles, most notably Butterflies, Coronation Street and, more recently, Syfy’s Blood Drive.’ ... Coronation Street and Butterflies actor Andrew Hall dies . ‘Most recently he appeared as The Gentleman in the Syfy series Blood Drive.’, ‘Later he worked as a director and producer, enjoying successes with productions including Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? Coronation Street and Butterflies star Andrew Hall has passed away at the age of 65. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. His son Josh Hall said: "Andrew began his acting career playing the character of Russell in the BBC series Butterflies. Former Coronation Street star Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. Rush Hour Crush: Is someone lusting after you this week? © 2021 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He came to national prominence at the beginning of his career playing the support role of Russell Parkinson in Carla Lane's BBC situation comedy Butterflies (1978–1983). The actor, also known for BBC series Butterflies, died on Monday after a short illness. Ultimately, even though the two got along like a house on fire, their relationship ended when, after Kylie (Paula Lane) found out about Marcia and began blackmailing Audrey to get her job back, Marc came clean by dressing up as Marcia and marching into the Rovers. InterTalent has handled his professional career since 2014. Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. He was best known for his role as Russell in the BBC sitcom Butterflies. Photograph: ITV/Rex/Shutterstock. InterTalent has handled his professional career since 2014. Andrew Hall (19 January 1954 – 20 May 2019) was an English actor and theatre director. Blood Drive's creator called Hall "the real deal". The actor – who played Audrey Roberts' love interest Marc Selby in the ITV soap – died on Monday after battling a short illness. .css-1xgx53b-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-1xgx53b-Link:hover,.css-1xgx53b-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall, known for playing the role of Marc Selby in the popular TV soap, has sadly died at the age of 65. A tweet from his management said: “It is wi… The actor, also known for BBC sitcom Butterflies, passed away after a battle with cancer… Who was Coronation Street … Andrew Hall, Actor: Butterflies. The actor played the cross-dressing character Marc Selby in the ITV soap back in 2011. Ex-Coronation Street and Butterflies actor Andrew Hall has died aged 65. Former Coronation Street and Butterflies actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65.. Hall died on Monday (May 20) after a short illness. The actor, also known for BBC series Butterflies, died on Monday after a short illness. FORMER Coronation Street star Andrew Hall has died aged 65. 23 May 2019, 08:18 | Updated: 23 May 2019, 08:28. North Korea throws the gauntlet down for Biden, Looking for answers in the life of a killer, What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy, The 'ghetto president' aiming for the real thing, UK leading the way in use of language-learning apps, .css-q4by3k-IconContainer{display:none;height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-right:0.25em;}Robot used for lockdown couple marriage proposal. Andrew Hall (born 1954, died 20th May 2019) was an English actor who guest starred as Marc Selby in Coronation Street in 2011. pic.twitter.com/XuT5d3HqJQ. Security fears cloud build-up to Biden inauguration, Robot used for lockdown couple marriage proposal. Andrew Hall Cast members outside the Coronation Street studios Manchester England.. Andrew Hall Cast members outside the Coronation Street studios Manchester England.. Read about our approach to external linking. He was the real deal. Andrew Hall in Coronation Street, as Marc Selby, a well-spoken wine merchant and love interest for rival hairdressers Credit: ITV/REX Telegraph Obituaries 14 June 2019 • 5:54 AM Coronation Street spoilers: Daniel Osbourne makes a life changing offer to Peter Barlow. Mr Hall first made an appearance on television screens playing Russell in well-loved sitcom Butterflies from 1978 to 1983, before appearing as Marc Selby in Corrie in 2011. Marc was the cross-dressing love interest of Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls), and appeared on Corrie for just over seven months. The actor played the cross-dressing character Marc Selby in the ITV soap back in 2011. Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. He was best known for his role as Russell in the BBC sitcom Butterflies. Former Coronation Street star Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65.. The actor, also known for BBC series Butterflies, died on Monday after a short illness. Photograph: ITV/Rex/Shutterstock. Hall died after a short illness on Monday, his management confirmed. Marc was the cross-dressing love interest of Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls), and appeared on Corrie for just over seven months. On the show, he played the son of Wendy Craig and Geoffrey Palmer and the brother of Only Fools and Horses actor Nicholas Lyndhurst. at the Trafalgar, and Kindertransport, which toured the UK.". News of the star's death was announced by his management on Wednesday evening and tributes have poured in … Andrew was best know for his parts in Corrie and Butterflies. Andrew Hall, left, ... (Sue Nicholls) and Marc Selby (Andrew Hall) embracing in ITV’s Coronation Street, 2011. He added: "Most recently he appeared as The Gentleman in the SyFy series Blood Drive. He was an actor, known for Butterflies (1978), Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married (1999) and Nixon's the One (2013). Andrew Hall dead: Coronation Street and Butterflies actor dies after short illness aged 65 ANDREW HALL, who starred in ITV soap Coronation Street and BBC series Butterflies, has died aged 65. Coronation Street spoilers: Peter Barlow dies after refusing life saving treatment? Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. After first becoming involved with Claudia Colby (Rula Lenska), widower Marc Selby decided to keep his cross-dressing alter ego, Marcia, a secret from her, which ultimately ended up ruining their relationship. The actor died on Monday after a short illness, it has been confirmed. A tweet from his management said: “It is wi… Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. ­Coronation Street’s ­controversial cross-dresser Andrew Hall has been axed from the soap. It has been produced by Phil Collinson since 2010. The following is a list of characters introduced by Collinson in the show's fifty-first year, by order of first appearance. Andrew Hall dead - Coronation Street actor dies following a short illness aged 65. Andrew Hall in Coronation Street Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. FORMER Coronation Street star Andrew Hall died at the age of 65. Andrew was best know for his parts in Corrie and Butterflies. Andrew died on Monday, May 20, after a short illness. So kind and empathetic, brilliant actor, loving father (every time we spoke he talked about his children and grandchildren). Rest in Peace, friend. 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