Andrew's son Josh Hall reflected: 'Andrew began his acting career playing the character of Russell in the BBC series Butterflies. It's the perfect way to describe Andrew. Photograph: Tristram Kenton/The Guardian. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. "He then worked extensively as an actor on both stage and screen including a period at the RSC and a run as Bill in the West End production of Mamma Mia! Former Coronation Street star Andrew Hall … When will government blow the whistle on football? “Andrew was loved by audiences for his many roles, most notably Butterflies, Coronation Street and, more recently, Syfy’s Blood Drive.” It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our client & friend Andrew Hall who sadly passed away on Monday after a short illness. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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He appeared in many other TV programmes including Holloyaks, Holby City and Two Point Four Children, and his films included The Truth About Love and Gabriel Ernest. "Most recently he appeared as The Gentleman in the SyFy series Blood Drive. He was known for his role as Russell Parkinson in Carla Lane's BBC situation comedy Butterflies (1978–83). Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? His management InterTalent, which has handled his career since 2014, said in a statement on Twitter: 'It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our client & friend Andrew Hall who sadly passed away on Monday after a short illness. Andrew Hall Dead: Coronation Street And Butterflies Actor Dies, Aged 65 He played Audrey Roberts' partner Marc Selby on the soap in 2011. The actor turned director died on Monday after a short illness. 'His character name was The Gentleman. ormer Coronation Street and Butterflies actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. Butterflies is a British sitcom series written by Carla Lane that was broadcast on BBC2 from 1978 to 1983.. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. FORMER Coronation Street star Andrew Hall has died aged 65. 'He then worked extensively as an actor on both stage and screen, including a period at the RSC and a run as Bill in the West End production of Mamma Mia! He was an actor, known for Butterflies (1978), Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married (1999) and Nixon's the One (2013). "Andrew was loved by audiences for his many roles, most notably Butterflies, Coronation Street and, more recently, Syfy's Blood Drive.". The subject, the day-to-day life of the comfortable middle-class Parkinson family, is treated in a bittersweet style. View our online Press Pack. The actor, also known for BBC series Butterflies, died on Monday after a short illness. Andrew Hall and Karina Fernandez in Passion at the Chelsea theatre, London, in 2002. at the Trafalgar, and Kindertransport, which toured the UK. Morrisons and Sainsbury's pledge to ban people who are not... No10 defends Boris Johnson's father Stanley, 80, for receiving two doses of Covid vaccine because he was in... 'I'm 85... and I'll be 86 by the time I get out of here! Thank you Andrew. The actor died after a short illness at the age of 65, He played Russell Parkinson alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst in the BBC show Butterflies between 1978 and 1983, Andrew Hall stars as Russell Parkinson in BBC’s Butterflies, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. The actor, also known for BBC sitcom Butterflies, died on Monday after a short illness. Andrew Hall was born on January 19, 1954 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England as Andrew James Hall. Photograph: Allstar/BBC 'The nicest of men and an extremely talented actor. Does a Covid vaccine stop you spreading it to loved ones? at the Trafalgar, and Kindertransport, which toured the UK. The star is survived by his wife Abigail, his mother Mabel, his children Kate and Josh, and his grandchildren Jasper and Maggie. He was a client and a friend. Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died aged 65. Does lockdown really need to get tougher? ANDREW Hall, who has died aged 65, became well-known in the late Seventies when he played one of the disenchanted and rebellious teenagers in Carla Lane’s classic television sitcom Butterflies. News of the star's death was announced by his management on Wednesday evening and tributes have poured in for the beloved actor. 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). It is a bitter sweet comedy about Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig) a bored housewife, living in Cheltenham with her butterfly collecting dentist husband Ben (Geoffrey Palmer) and two grown sons Russell (Andrew Hall) and Adam (pre - only fools and horses Nicholas Lyndhurst). We are so sad to hear of his passing. "Our thoughts are with his wife Abi and all of Andrew's family and friends. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall died on Monday, He appeared on Butterflies - a British sitcom about an English housewife - alongside Wendy Craig, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Geoffrey Palmer. Published: 23:00 GMT, 22 May 2019 | Updated: 07:57 GMT, 23 May 2019. Harrowing images from NHS frontline reveal true impact of Covid pandemic, UAE removed from UK travel corridor list after influencers flocked to Dubai, Hancock unveils vaccine plan to escape lockdown and have great British summer. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Treat yourself to the perfect entertainment bundle with NOW TV's offers, Get a discount code to save on your internet security, Discover a range of promo codes on kitchen appliances, Find Just Eat's special deals and offers this week, Listen to podcasts and books for less with these offers. Andrew Hall (19 January 1954 – 20 May 2019) was an English actor and theatre director. Andrew played Audrey's lover Marc Selby on Corrie from January to August 2011, and on the outside seemed like every inch the charming male suitor. He was a client and a friend. He died on May 20, 2019 in the UK. The actor, who died after a short illness, was also known for playing roles in Butterflies and Blood Drive, after starring in Coronation Street in 2011. The actor, best known for playing Marc Selby in Corrie and Russell Parkinson in Butterflies, passed away on Monday night. 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.'. Andrew Hall (left) in Butterflies. "Andrew was loved by audiences for his many roles, most notably Butterflies, Coronation Street and, more recently, Syfy's Blood Drive." The actor, also known for BBC sitcom Butterflies, passed away after a battle with cancer… Who was Coronation Street actor Andr… 'Andrew was loved at InterTalent Rights Group where he had been a client in our Actors Division since 2014. The actor died on Monday after a short illness. kids now? He was an actor, known for Butterflies (1978), Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married (1999) and Stormhouse (2011). "He is survived by his wife Abigail, his mother Mabel, his children Kate and Josh, and his grandchildren Jasper and Maggie.". 'Later he worked as a director and producer, enjoying successes with productions including Edward Albee's Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Coronation Street and Butterflies star Andrew Hall dies aged 65 after short illness. Butterflies was his first job on … It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our client & friend Andrew Hall … He later played Marc Selby in Coronation Street, Audrey Roberts' cross-dressing love interest. Andrew also stared in Butterflies Hall was best known for his role as Russell Parkinson in the BBC show Butterflies between 1978 and 1983, where played the son of Wendy Craig and Geoffrey Palmer and the brother of Nicholas Lyndhurst. “Our thoughts are with his wife Abi and all of Andrew’s family & friends.” Andrew started his career on the classic sitcom Butterflies in the late 1970s, playing Russell. Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. He played Marc Selby in Coronation Street, Audrey Roberts' cross-dressing love interest. Andrew was loved at InterTalent Rights Group where he had been a client in our Actors Division since 2014. I was very lucky to work with him on tour and he was charming, funny and fun - a joy to know and work with. Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65 after a short illness. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Coronation Street SPOILER: Nick Tilsley's family arrive at... 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The actor, also known for BBC sitcom Butterflies, died on Monday after a short illness. The Coronation Street star - who played Audrey Roberts' (Sue Nicholls) cross-dressing lover Marc Selby in the long-running ITV soap - passed away on Monday following a short battle with an illness. EXCLUSIVE Revealed: Woman, 50, 'arrested for sitting on bench' is Covid conspiracy theorist who believes... Now they've banned SLEDGING! To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. and Haunting Julia. Andrew Hall started his career as a primary school teacher, even before the National Curriculum was published, and soon started to develop the skills needed to engage pupils with significant barriers to their learning. FORMER Coronation Street star Andrew Hall died at the age of 65. - 2 years ago 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. We pay for your stories! That couldn't be more apt. Sad: The Coronation Street star - who played Audrey Roberts' (Sue Nicholls) cross-dressing lover Marc Selby in the long-running ITV soap - passed away on Monday (pictured 2011). R.I.P: His management InterTalent said on Twitter: 'It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our client & friend Andrew Hall who sadly passed away on Monday', 'Our thoughts are with his wife Abi and all of Andrew's family & friends.'. The actor, also known for BBC series Butterflies, died on Monday after a short illness. Andrew Hall, Actor: Butterflies. We pay for videos too. ', Shocking: Andrew's character Marc was revealed to be a cross-dresser named Marcia, during his stint on the soap in 2011. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. @WMRAnews: Hours after Robert Mueller spoke Wednesday, 6th District Congressman Ben Cline @Cline4Virginia answered Amherst res… - 2 years ago @angegarrod: #Butterflies actor Andrew Hall dies, aged 65 - 2 years ago @abond088: I just entered for a chance to win 2 general admission tickets to see Alex Aiono at St. Andrew's Hall on June 22nd! A tweet from his management said: “It … Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. 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Hall was best known for his role as Russell Parkinson in the BBC show Butterflies between 1978 and 1983, where played the son of Wendy Craig and Geoffrey Palmer and the brother of Nicholas Lyndhurst. Andrew Hall (19 January 1954 – 20 May 2019) was an English actor and theatre director. Geoffrey Palmer, second from left, in Butterflies, 1978, with, from left, Andrew Hall, Wendy Craig and Nicholas Lyndhurst. The star played Marc Selby in Corrie and Russell Parkinson in Butterflies. 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. Andrew Hall dead: Coronation Street star who played Audrey's lover dies at 65 The actor, who also appeared in Butterflies and Blood Drive, has passed away, his management confirmed mirror "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. #AndrewHall pic.twitter.com/vQOdNPW0bz. His agent Alex Segal said: 'Andrew's most recent TV job was in a Syfy series called 'Blood Drive'. Andrew Hall (ITV/Shutterstock) Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. A tweet from his management said: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our client and friend Andrew Hall who sadly passed away on Monday after a short illness. 'Most recently he appeared as The Gentleman in the SyFy series Blood Drive.'. “Andrew was loved by audiences for his many roles, most notably Butterflies, Coronation Street and, more recently, Syfy’s Blood Drive.” It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our client & friend Andrew Hall who sadly passed away on Monday after a short illness. Andrew Hall was born on January 19, 1954 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England as Andrew James Hall. After insisting Marcia remain a secret, Marc defiantly entered the Rovers dressed in character, and so Audrey immediately dumped him. When did shoppers stop following the rules? The nicest of men and an extremely talented actor. Former Coronation Street star Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65 The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "Later he worked as a director and producer, enjoying successes with productions including Edward Albee's Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? Pregnant Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have 'moved back in with Prince Andrew and Sarah... Where are 7 Up! His son Josh Hall said: "Andrew began his acting career playing the character of Russell in the BBC series Butterflies. Former Coronation Street and Butterflies actor Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65. ", I’ve just heard the awful news that Andrew Hall has died. REVEALED: Kamala Harris' team chose to dress her in Converse sneakers NOT Vogue staff - but VP-elect did not... Now for the rain! Andrew also famously starred in the sitcom Butterflies alongside future Only Fools And Horses star Nicholas Lyndhurst, as a pair of brothers in the middle-class Parkinson family. Hall was best known for his role as Russell Parkinson in Butterflies between 1978 and 1983. The actor, also known for BBC series Butterflies, died on Monday after a short illness. "His character name was The Gentleman. Andrew Hall, the actor and director, who has died aged 65, first came to the attention of television viewers in 1978, just after leaving drama school, in Carla Lane’s sitcom Butterflies on BBC One. Butterflies made in 1978-1983 was written by Carla Lane. That couldn't be more apt. A fine actor too. Hancock tries to get his boss off the hook after Boris Johnson is spotted on SEVEN MILE bike ride as public... 'They are one sandwich short of a picnic!' Click here to upload yours. Andrew Hall died on 20 May, 2019 after a short illness, according to his management group. 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