“We worked together on John Paul George Ringo and Bert, Willy Russell's Amazing Show 1974-1975. Truly an amazing actor. It was a privilege to meet him. RIP Benny x #BernardHill”.
Born in Manchester, England, Hill rose to fame playing Yosser Hughes in the acclaimed BBC TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff.
His portrayal of Hughes, a proud but desperate man struggling with unemployment in 'Liverpool' in the early 1980s, won him widespread recognition for his extraordinary acting skills.