Dean Sullivan, who was best known for his role as Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside, has died, aged 68.
His family said he “passed away peacefully following a short illness.”
“To millions he was and very much still is remembered as ‘Jimmy’, to family and friends he was ‘Dino’,” the family said in a statement.
“Dean’s family wants to thank Arrowe Park Hospital for their unwavering and consistent support. We ask that you respect their privacy in their time of grief.”
Sullivan was the longest serving cast member on Brookside, playing Jimmy Corkhill from 1986 to 2003. He was involved in some of the soap’s biggest storylines, including discovering the body of Trevor Jordache under a patio.
He remained with the soap until it ended in 2003. During that time he won a Special Recognition Award at the British Soap Awards.
Initially a primary school teacher, before turning becoming a professional actor, he also appeared in Doctors and The Royal.
We are saddened to hear of the death of actor, Dean Sullivan.
— Prostate Cancer UK (@ProstateUK) November 30, 2023
Dean did a huge amount to encourage other men to get checked for prostate cancer, stressing the importance of early diagnosis.
We are grateful for Dean’s support and send our condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/Psk5ejgDF5
Really sorry to hear of Dean Sullivan's passing.
— Steve Rotheram (@MetroMayorSteve) November 30, 2023
A Brookside legend, he was also a big supporter of our Hillsborough charity single.
My thoughts are with his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/iHK7lIyLcz
Very sad news to hear that the actor Dean Sullivan has passed away. He was one of TV's iconic soap stars of the '80s &'90s as Brookside's Jimmy Corkhill.
— Liverpool City Council (@lpoolcouncil) November 30, 2023
A passionate scouser & champion of our cultural scene, he'll be greatly missed.
Our sympathies to his family & friends. https://t.co/Nh9U3eKWCl
