Johnny Briggs dead at 85 - Coronation Street legend who played Mike Baldwin dies at home
Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin, has died aged 85Credit: Granada Johnny joined the soap in 1976 and went on to appear in 2,349 episodes before he left the show in 2006. In a statement his family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs. “He passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness, with family by his side. He was 85. “We politely ask for privacy at this time, so that we can quietly grieve as a family and remember the wonderful times we had with him. Thank you.” 16 16 Johnny, here in 1973,...