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Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs died on 28 February 2021 following a long term illness.The TV icon passed away at the age of 85 exactly one year ago today. Johnny lived a flamboyant life in the limelight, spending most of his days working on one of the UK's most popular soap operas.

FORMER Corrie star Johnny Briggs' daughter and granddaughter appeared in court today charged with attacking two women for £20. Karen Briggs, 53, and her daughter Emma Beach, 34, are accused of ambushing Sophia Walton and Amanda Gaye in October this year. The pair allegedly also stole £20 from Ms Gaye during the attack, it is said.

assets including his house in Florida to five of his six children.The Sun reported that the established actor deliberately left out his eldest daughter after he disowned her in 1980 after their relationship broke down.Speaking to the publication, she said: "He told me in 2018 that he wanted to give me some money but said, ‘If you put it up your nose or in your arm, how can I live with myself?"But when I’m dead it won’t matter.’“That’s when I last saw him, but we spoke on the phone regularly.”She

Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs’ daughter has said that she is “stunned and heartbroken” at being cut out of his £550,000 will. The actor – who played the role of the womanising factory boss Mike Baldwin in the soap for 30 years – passed away back in February at the age of 85.

Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs cut his daughter out of his £550,000 will, it has been revealed.The actor – who was best known for playing businessman Mike Baldwin for 30 years on the ITV soap – passed away aged 85 in February this year, but his will makes no mention of one of his daughters, Karen Briggs.

Coronation Street for 30 years, died back in February.

Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs cut his drug-addict daughter out of his £550,000 will, it has been revealed.The actor – who played the role of the womanising factory boss Mike Baldwin in the soap for 30 years – passed away back in February at the age of 85.Following his death earlier this year, it has been reported that the dad-of-six left his UK and US assets including his house in Florida to five of his six children.In a recent exposé, The Sun has explained how the established actor

CORRIE legend Johnny Briggs completely cut his druggie daughter out of his £550,000 will, it has been revealed. Johnny — who played womanising factory boss Mike Baldwin in the soap for 30 years — died aged 85 in February.

CORONATION Street's Charlie Lawson has slammed ITV's tribute to late co-star Johnny Briggs – calling it "half-a***d" and "disappointing". Briggs – who died aged 85 last month – played cockney wheeler dealer lothario Mike Baldwin for 30 years on the hit soap.

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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.

Coronation Street paid tribute to the late Johnny Briggs ahead of Monday evening’s episode, leaving fans emotional as they reminisced over his legacy on the cobbles.Waltzing into the soap in the 70s as Mike Baldwin, Johnny was a favourite with viewers, ruling Weatherfield over three decades.His family confirmed he died peacefully on Saturday aged 85, passing away after "a long illness, with family by his side”.Ahead of the episode, a continuity announcer confirmed the episode was dedicated to

It was 3am when Amanda Barrie was woken by her landline ringing. She knew a call at that time is hardly ever good news.

Coronation Street dedicated its Monday night episode to late actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin, after he died aged 85.

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.

One of Johnny Briggs' most controversial Coronation Street plotlines saw him turned away by cabbies, his co-star has told.

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.

OLD Trafford’s score-board flashed up the result the whole country had been waiting for: Ken 1 Mike 0. Coronation Street’s love triangle had ended — with Deirdre Barlow dumping lover Mike Baldwin and staying with husband Ken.

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

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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 sadly passed away on Sunday morning following a long illness.His family released a statement that 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 that we can quietly grieve as a family and remember the wonderful times we had with him.

Emotional tributes have been paid to soap legend Johnny Briggs after his death was announced.

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.

CORONATION Street has lead the tributes to soap legend Johnny Briggs. The actor - who played wheeler dealer lothario Mike Baldwin for 30 years on the ITV soap - has died aged 85.

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.

Actor Johnny Briggs who is best known for playing Mike Baldwin on Corrie has died.

CORONATION Street's Bruce Jones has paid tribute to Johnny Briggs after his death, saying "we’ve lost a TV legend". The Les Battersby actor exclusively told The Sun he was deeply saddened by the news that Johnny had passed away.

PIERS Morgan and Samia Longchambon lead the tributes to Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs. The actor - who played wheeler dealer lothario Mike Baldwin for 30 years on the ITV soap - has died aged 85.

CORONATION Street legend Johnny Briggs - famous for playing wheeler dealer lothario Mike Baldwin - has died aged 85. The actor played the role for 30 years and is best remembered for his famous bust up with Ken Barlow, played by Bill Roache, after he had an affair with his wife Deirdre, played by the late Anne Kirkbride.

Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin, has died at 85.

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

Former Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin on the soap, has died aged 85. Johnny’s death was announced by his family in a statement which read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs.