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.
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Actors and celebrities are out in droves as they moan Johnny's passing. Piers Morgan lead the tributes, saying: "RIP Johnny Briggs, 85.
Coronation Street legend who played rogueish Mike Baldwin for 30yrs. Great character on & off screen" Corrie's Maria Connor - Samia Longchambon - wrote: "Johnny Briggs.
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