Michael Angelis: Last News

Emmerdale and Hollywood stars such as Julie Walters - as well as his marriage to a famous Coronation Street icon.He was also beloved by generations of fans for his role in an iconic Children's TV series, with many hailing the actor on social media as the 'definitive voice' of the programme.On the two year anniversary of Michael Angelis' death (May 30, 2020), Daily Star takes a look back on the actor's life and career.Michael Angelis starred in one of the eighties most famous TV series, Boys From The Blackstuff, which was broadcast in 1982 and based on the 1980 play The Blackstuff.The Alan Bleasdale drama focused on five Liverpudlian tarmac workers, and the experiences of each character as unemployment rates rose to over three million in the country - with Michael playing Chrissie Todd.The critically acclaimed programme also starred Harry Potter actress Julie Walters as his wife, with their final scenes in the series showing a tense argument between the two as Chrissie spoke about the impact of losing his job, saying: "Angie, this is our life – and I wish I was dead… "I had a job, Angie. It wasn’t a bad job and I was good at it.

Helen Worth has been a famous face on Coronation Street since 1974, starring as Gail Platt for nearly 50 years. And whilst on screen, her character has been on a rollercoaster ride full of drama, off-screen, the star has been through a lot herself.

Coronation Street star Helen Worth looked completely different in a throwback snap aged just 18.The actress is best known for playing Gail Platt - long-suffering mother of David and Nick - on the ITV cobbles, but long before she made her Corrie debut, Helen was acting in a range of roles.And, pictured in 1969 - five years before she first appeared in Corrie - she looked totally different.One unearthed black-and-white snap showed Helen wearing a school uniform complete with a blazer, crisp white shirt and tie, with her long brunette hair fixed into a plait with a ribbon in her hair.The youthful star beamed at the camera, showing off a row of teeth, as she sat surrounded by what looks to be woodland.Fans rushed to comment on the incredible snap, with one writing: “She hasn’t really changed much! Great actress.”Another agreed: “She’s not changed much.

Helen Worth has played Gail Platt in Coronation Street for over 40 years which has firmly established her as a soap legend.The 71-year-old has achieved icon status with her portrayal of Gail on the cobbles. Since joining the soap in 1974, Helen has found herself at the centre of some of the show’s most infamous and memorable storylines. Her life off-screen, meanwhile, has also seen its fair share of drama from childhood loss to unfaithful marriage splits.

Coronation Street matriarch Gail Platt is a firm favourite for many fans of the soap.

Coronation Street actress Helen Worth said it was “love at first sight” when she first met her second husband Trevor Dawson.The 70-year-old soap star married the London music teacher back in April 2013, and described him as “gorgeous”.During a pre-recorded lunch with her former co-star Nigel Havers, which was shown on Monday's This Morning, Helen got candid about her relationship history."I met Trevor about 10 years ago and I just thank my lucky stars really," Helen told Nigel, before adding: "He's just gorgeous.”Nigel then asked her: "Was it love at first sight?" and Helen didn't hesitate at all in saying: "Yes, yes!”Helen was previously married to Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends narrator Michael Angelis.They tied the knot in 1991 but he

Angelis was best known to adult audiences for his role as Arnie in September Song, Martin Niarchos in GBH, Lucien Boswell in The Liver Birds and as Mickey Startup in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.

By Bruce Haring

He was also known for narrating 'Thomas & Friends' after taking over from Ringo Starr in 1991

It may not be a face that is very familiar to you but the voice of Michael Angelis is one many people would have become very fond of over the years.

Thomas the Tank Engine narrator Michael Angelis has died at the age of 68.

TV star Michael Angelis has died at the age of 76, his agent has confirmed.

Michael Angelis, the narrator of Thomas The Tank Engine series Thomas And Friends, has died at the age of 76.

Thomas The Tank Engine narrator Michael Angelis has died.

Thomas the Tank Engine star Michael Angelis has died.