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Damon Hay (Ciaran Griffiths). You’ll remember that back in the day, one of Ken and Deirdre’s major storylines involved her having an affair with Mike Baldwin, Adam’s dad.

Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs reportedly left his drug-addicted daughter out of his £550,000 will, which is said to have left her utterly "stunned".The much-loved actor, who passed away in February 2021 at the age of 85, left behind a sum of £550,000, according to reports. Most of his fortune came from his iconic performance on the Corrie show where he ruled hearts as Mike Baldwin.This hefty amount was split amongst five of his six offspring - Jennifer, Stephanie, Michael, Anthony, and Mark. His daughter Karen Briggs, aged 55, is thought not to have been included due to her supposed struggles with heroin addiction.

Coronation Street's award-winning scriptwriter John Stevenson has sadly passed away. Aged 86 at the time of his death, John was responsible for the many of the ITV's soap most memorable plots over the course of 447 episodes up until 2006. One such corker was the devastating dementia battle for Mike Baldwin, played by the late Johnny Briggs.

Actress Patricia Brake has died after a long cancer battle, it has been announced. The 79-year-old will probably be best known for playing Ronnie Barker's on-screen daughter in sitcom Porridge.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon had a reunion with one of her former co-stars as he got to work in his new job. The actress, who plays Maria Windass in the ITV soap, headed out at the weekend for a stroll in the sun.

Cobbles for three decades. The businessman arrived on Weatherfield in 1976 and was a key part in some of the soap's most famous story-lines.

Coronation Street actor Sam Robertson has hinted that there's a possibility he may call time on the soap over his current love triangle storyline.

Corrie's Sam Roberton has admitted he's thought about 'hanging up his suit' as solicitor Adam Barlow.

Valentine's Day is upon us and you need look no further than Coronation Street for inspiration.

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.

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.

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.

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

direct to your inboxIn a soap opera based around working class life in the north of England, cocky chancer Mike Baldwin with Cockney accent and disarming smile stood out a mile on the famous Corrie cobbles.Michael Vernon Baldwin, a London-born businessman who owned and managed Baldwin's Casuals and Underworld factories between 1976 and 2006, was a conniving charmer with an eye for the ladies.

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.

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.

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 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.

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Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has revealed he made a blunder during his first day with the soap.