Coronation Street Mike Baldwin actor Johnny Briggs dies, aged 85 – latest tributes
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Tributes are being paid to actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street, who has died.
The actor died on Sunday at the age of 85 after a long illness, his family said.
The family of Johnny Briggs said in a statement: “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.”
His on-screen spats with Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, as they fought for the affections of Deirdre Barlow were some of the most memorable scenes on the ITV soap in the 1980s.
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