Tributes have been paid to an ‘amazing dad’ who 'fought tooth and nail to make himself better' before he was found dead after a long mental health battle. Darren Mchugh, 39, sadly died on Sunday, June 12.
09.06.2022 - 17:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former Coronation Street star James Caroll has died.
James was best known for his role as Brian 'Bumper' Humphreys on the now-axed Channel 4 soap Brookside between 1988 and 1991. Most recently, James appeared on screen as Mary Taylor's friend Colin on Corrie.
No cause of death has yet been confirmed but it is believed the late actor died suddenly. In 2020, reports emerged that James had been battling pneumonia, however, he made a full recovery.
Read more: Waterworld remains closed following evacuation of visitors
James opened up on his YouTube channel about living with a condition that meant arteries in his brain could rupture at any moment. He also shared a documentary about his health condition, which featured his wife Justine and their children.
In the wake of his death, one of James' bandmates paid tribute to the late star on the band's Facebook page.
The moving tribute reads: "My Heart is Broken. My amazing Friend, mentor and brother James Caroll Jimmy has sadly passed away. Jimmy and I had an awesome act and we had 12 great years and over 850 shows all over country and met and entertained thousands of wonderful people many now we call friends.
" The time on stage was sensational but the quality time spent traveling, laughing, crying, joking and of course singing and just being a huge part of each others lives is something
It continues: "I will always remember and treasure for the rest of my days. I love you Jim goodnight until we meet again my dearest friend enjoy yourself it's later than you think."
Click here for the latest headlines from the Manchester Evening News
Tributes have been paid to an ‘amazing dad’ who 'fought tooth and nail to make himself better' before he was found dead after a long mental health battle. Darren Mchugh, 39, sadly died on Sunday, June 12.
Tributes have been paid to a former Bolton Council leader who has died suddenly at the age of 80. Cliff Morris represented the Halliwell Ward from 1983 before standing down before the local elections this year.
Sasha Urban editorJames Rado, the co-creator of the era-defining rock musical “Hair,” died in New York City on Tuesday evening, according to the Associated Press. He was 90.“Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” premiered in 1968, receiving a best musical nomination at the 1969 Tony Awards and winning best musical at the Grammys that year.
Coronation Street fans were amazed to see Kevin Webster appear to grow a full beard by the end the soap's latest instalment. Viewers were startled when the mechanic appeared to flit from a more clean-shaven look at the start of Friday night's episode to sporting a 'full beard' in less than hour.
James Nesbitt surprised Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield when he appeared on the latest episode of This Morning. The actor appeared live in the ITV daytime show's studio to chat to the hosts about his new TV series.
Cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James shared a snap of her making drinks in the sun on Tuesday afternoon, where she confessed: "I'm working my way through old-school cocktails day-by-day until I'm gone."
Proud dad Michael Owen has criticised an under-18s girls' football coach over a sickening tweet about his Love Island star daughter Gemma. The former Liverpool and Manchester United striker called out a crude response on football coach Paul Proud's account after he admitting he didn't want to see the 19-year-old kissing on the ITV dating show.
Coronation Street star Julia Goulding has announced she is pregnant with her second child.The actress, 37, displayed her blossoming bump on the red carpet of The British Soap Awards on 11 June that took place at the Hackney Empire.The expectant mum was glowing as she posed on the red carpet in a black off the shoulder dress while cradling her stomach and showing off her pregnancy glow.The baby-to-be will be Julia’s second child and she and husband Ben Silver welcomed their baby boy, Franklin Wolf Silver in November 2019. In February of that year, Julia and Ben got married after three years of dating and shared with OK! all about their special day.
Corrie favourite Kimbery Hart-Simpson looked radiant in an off-white and cream outfit to compliment her glowing tan as she hit the town. The Nicky Wheatley actress dazzled as she enjoyed a night out at the Dakota Grill and Restaurant in Manchester.
England Under-21s coach Lee Carsley talked up James McAtee's ability to play in five different positions after calling the Manchester City starlet up to his squad. Carsley, who spent a year at the City Football Academy as Under-18s coach, has already turned to City for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Tommy Doyle and Cole Palmer during his time with England.
Fleabag and Stranger Things star Brett Gelman is to lead Entitled, a Showtime/Channel 4 series about an American widower who must get to know his British wife’s estranged family in their crumbling gothic mansion in the English countryside.
Manchester United youngster James Garner brought the curtain down on his Nottingham Forest loan spell with a bang on Sunday, helping them win the Championship play-off final at Wembley against Huddersfield Town.
Port Vale striker James Wilson has explained how his experience at Manchester United helped Port Vale win promotion from League Two.