Coronation Street's Bill Roache pays heartfelt tribute to co-star Johnny Briggs following sad death

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direct to your inboxThe late Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs was 'captivated' by Hollywood screen goddess Audrey Hepburn when the pair starred alongside each other on the West End stage. Johnny, who played the devilish Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street, won a scholarship for London’s prestigious Italia Conti stage school at the age of 12.

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direct to your inboxThe late Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs was barred by cab drivers because of a controversial cheating storyline on the soap.Johnny, who died on Sunday following a long illness aged 85, was refused service after a plot which saw charmer Mike cheat on his wife Alma, according to his former co-star Amanda Barrie.Amanda, who played Alma from 1981 until the character's death from cervical cancer in 2001, told Good Morning Britain that the soap star was so convincing in his

Johnny Briggs, a British actor best known for his role as businessman Mike Baldwin in the long-running TV soap opera Coronation Street, has died. He was 85.

Johnny Briggs, a British actor best known for his role as businessman Mike Baldwin in the long-running TV soap opera “Coronation Street”, has died. He was 85.

direct to your inboxCoronation Street legend William Roache has paid an emotional tribute to former co-star Johnny Briggs.Describing the Mike Baldwin star as an 'impeccable' actor he said he was fortunate to have worked with the soap icon for so many years. William, who has played Ken Barlow in Coronation Street since its launch in 1960, was at the centre of many dramatic scenes with Johnny who died on Sunday aged 85 following a long illness.

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Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin on the popular soap, has died aged 85 after a long illness, his family said. “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs,” a statement said.