Brookside and Coronation Street actor James Caroll has sadly died.The late actor was best known for playing Brian ‘Bumper’ Humphreys on the Channel 4 soap between 1988 and 1991.
He also appeared as Mary Taylor’s friend Colin in Coronation Street earlier this year. James, who lived in Preston, Lancashire, is thought to have died suddenly.
Friends of the actor confirmed the sad news of his passing in a number of Facebook posts today, with many leaving tributes to the actor.
One person wrote in tribute: “Rest in peace to an amazing person such a kind hearted man thinking of your family at this sad time”.
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