Coronation Street actor Wyllie Longmore has died aged 82.
The star who played Dr McKinnon in the ITV soap in the 1990s died after battling cancer, his daughter says.
Wyllie also appeared in Love Actually as the Prime Minister's associate alongside Hugh Grant.
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His daughter confirmed Wyllie had died on Wednesday, the Mirror reports.
She said: "I want to share the news that my father, Wyllie Longmore passed away yesterday evening. He had been living with Cancer, but passed away peacefully with my mum by his side.
"Those of you who know me will know that I am not prone to public announcements on social media, but I know the influence my dad goes way beyond our family; so I wanted to share this news with you all."
"Please feel free to share this news in your networks. I will post information in due course about the quiet funeral we have planned and the celebratory stuff event of his life and career, that will come later.
"Wyllie was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and will be very sadly missed.”
The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester tweeted: "We’re deeply saddened to hear that the wonderful Wyllie Longmore has passed away.
"A fiercely passionate theatre maker, incredible actor & inspiring teacher, he made a huge difference. We’ll miss him. Our thoughts & love are with his family & friends."
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