Actor was also Marc Selby in Coronation Street,

Butterflies star Andrew Hall has died at the age of 65.

The actor, also known for playing Marc Selby in Coronation Street, passed away on Monday after a short illness

A tweet from his management group InterTalent Rights 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.

‘Andrew was loved by audiences for his many roles, most notably Butterflies, Coronation Street and, more recently, Syfy's Blood Drive.’

Hall played Russell Parkinson in Carla Lane’s BBC show Butterflies between 1978 and 1983, where he played the son of Wendy Craig and Geoffrey Palmer and the brother of Nicholas Lyndhurst.

His other credits include  Hollyoaks, Holby City and Two Point Four Children

He is survived by his wife Abigail, his mother Mabel, his children Kate and Josh, and his grandchildren Jasper and Maggie.

Published: 23 May 2019