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Heartbeat actor Hughes dies

The Heartbeat actor, Geoffrey Hughes has died aged 68 after a long battle with cancer. The actor, who played Vernon Scripps in the ITV Yorkshire series, had received radiotherapy in August 2010 after collapsing at his home on the Isle of Wight.

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Heartbeat actor Geoffrey Hughes dies

Geoffrey Hughes played Eddie Yates in Coronation Street as well as his role in Heartbeat Credit: ITV Granada

The former Heartbeat star Geoffrey Hughes lost his battle against cancer last night.

The actor, who played Vernon Scripps in the ITV Yorkshire series, had received radiotherapy in August 2010 after collapsing at his home on the Isle of Wight.

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