From his affair with Deirdre Barlow to dying in Ken's arms: Mike Baldwin's best moments on Coronation Street

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.

William Roache has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former co-star Johnny Briggs following the news of his sad death. It was announced on Sunday that former Coronation Street star Johnny had passed away at the age of 85 after a long-running illness.

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 inboxMike Baldwin's bitter battles with his Coronation Street rival Ken Barlow were among the most fraught in soapland.When Deirdre reconciled with husband Ken after her affair with Mike, the storyline made national headlines.The news was even flashed on the scoreboard at Old Trafford to 56,000 cheering fans.Deirdre had dated cheeky charmer Mike, played by Johnny Briggs who passed away on Sunday following a long illness aged 85, briefly before her marriage in 1981.But she decided

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.

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.

direct to your inboxJohnny Briggs' acting career began with minor, uncredited roles in some of the most critically-acclaimed British films of all time.But it was on the small screen where Briggs, who died on Sunday aged 85 following a long illness, found fame and fortune. He played unscrupulous businessman Mike Baldwin on Coronation Street for 30 years and his character's tangled love-life and long-standing rivalry with Ken Barlow made Briggs a household name.

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs has died aged 85.The star was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in the ITV soap.A statement from his family said he died after a long illness."It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs," the statement said."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