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The star was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street.

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs has died aged 85 after a long illness. Mr Briggs, who played lothario and underwear factory boss Mike Baldwin on the soap for 30 years, died at home on Sunday. 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...

Coronation Street actors have shared tributes on social media to “lovely man” Johnny Briggs, who has died aged 85.

The star was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street.

Actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street has died aged 85, his family has confirmed. The star was famous for his role in the ITV soap making his Corrie debut as Mike in 1976 and remained on the cobbles until 2006. A statement from his family said he died after a long illness. The statement from the family of Johnny Briggs read: “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 t...