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Johnny Briggs dead at 85 – Coronation Street legend who played Mike Baldwin dies surrounded by his family

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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.

Johnny joined the soap in 1976 and went on to appear in 2,349 episodes before he left the show in 2006. 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.

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