I found the thread "Gone But Not Forgotten" & although poignant to remember those great names & to hear that they are no longer with us, it brought many great memories of the 1970s/1980s flooding back with some wonderful pictures. 'I have fond memories of working with Johnny, he was such a lovely man. They were both found guilty at Guildford Crown Court of stealing bicycles to fund their drug addictions. Briggs won the British Soap Award for Lifetime Achievement in May 2006 and was made an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours in December 2006. Her daughter Emma Beach admitted the same offences, as well as stealing a bike from a separate station earlier. 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Coronation Street fans were baffled last night when the soap appeared to bring Mike Baldwin back from the dead. 10. Watch: Actor who played Corrie's Mike Baldwin pays poignant tribute to former co-star Anne Kirkbride 79-year-old Johnny Briggs played factory owner Mike Baldwin … Veteran BBC radio presenter slams bosses live on air claiming his popular show was axed after 20 years... Nestlé will axe nearly 600 staff and shut Newcastle factory that makes Fruit Pastilles - with plan to shift... Kate's decade of beauty: How Duchess of Cambridge's make-up look has evolved since marrying Prince William -... What became of Kate Middleton's bridesmaids and page boys? Various Logo for Arizona Athletics (2016-19) Mike Baldwin 2020-09-21T17:22:10-07:00 Various Logo for Arizona Athletics (2016-19) Arizona Athletics , Featured , Graphic Design , Logos Johnny Briggs, Actor: Coronation Street. Briggs was one of six of the longest-serving cast members who gathered together to celebrate Coronation Street's 50th anniversary in 2010. We wish Johnny's family all our condolences. The comments below have been moderated in advance. 'The whole Coronation Street family is deeply saddened by the death of Johnny Briggs,' he said in a statement. He insisted that for the funeral of his former on-screen lover 'the streets of Manchester should be closed to traffic and she should get a standing ovation'. By 1960 he had become a TV and stage regular, with parts in The Avengers, The Planemakers and Dangerman. Actor Johnny has not publicly commented on the prison sentences of his daughter and granddaughter but he has previously disowned them. He said at the time that despite the long service of many actors, it was Weatherfield pub the Rovers Return which was the show's biggest name. Briggs said: 'The true strength of the Street is that there isn't a star. Really sorry to hear the sad news. 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The soap legend passed away at his home this morning after a long illness, his family said, though it is unclear what the illness was. Conservative MP for Bournemouth West, Conor Burns, tweeted: 'Sad to hear Johnny Briggs has died. Mike died in Ken Barlow's arms in 2006. The passing of an era on the cobbles. The character, played by Johnny … The pair were given ASBOs at the time after more racking up more than 48 convictions, mostly for shoplifting. She was sentenced to 15 month imprisonment.". 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', Corrie colleague Sally Dynevor tweeted: 'RIP Johnny Briggs. Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs who played Mike Baldwin for 30 years on the soap has died aged 85. The dad-of-six lives with his family in Portishead and also owns some property stateside in sunny Florida. Mike Baldwin is alive and kicking. Back in London he won a scholarship, at age 12, to the Italia Conti Stage Academy. 'And it was that charisma which made him irresistible to the women of Coronation Street, and to viewers. In a statement, his family said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs. Time to break out the portable BBQ. 'Will always be remembered for some of @itvcorrie most dramatic, funny and moving scenes. Johnny Briggs, after collecting an MBE in 2007. However, she and her mother have both been using again and have resorted to crime to fund their addictions. 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The album spent an unprecedented 490 consecutive weeks through 1967 (nine and a half years) on the Billboard top 200 album charts including three weeks at number one. Former Corrie writer Phil Ford tweeted: 'Very very sad to hear that actor Johnny Briggs has died. Home! THE moment killer Mike Baldwin led police to his step-daughter Jenna's shallow grave will be shown on TV this week. “Mike Baldwin simply goes out night after night and delivers top-notch comedy. When he played 'Mike Baldwin' on Coronation Street (1960) he did his very first scene with Barbara Knox. Samia Longchambon tweeted 'Rest in peace Johnny Briggs. Great grills on the go: It's the May bank holiday. 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', Character Mike had been suffering with Alzheimer's for months and collapsed in the street after a heart attack to end Briggs' stint on the show, Johnny Briggs made his Corrie debut as Mike in 1976 and remained on the cobbles until 2006. She also stole a bike from Oxshott rail station on July 18. John Whiston, managing director of continuing drama and head of ITV in the north, paid tribute. Later Baldwin's DNA was found on the ring and envelope. 'Night night Mr Baldwin, I've left you a bottle of Scotch in the filing cabinet...'. Mike Baldwin pretended that his stepdaughter Jenna was still alive. His birthstone is Diamond. She later appeared at Ivy's funeral in 1995 and went to see Vera in February 1996when Vera thought she'd seen Ivy's ghost. But still, enjoy! I am, and will always be, a Baldwin's Casual. Never forgotten introducing you to Guacamole!'. Friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Mike Baldwin . Body language expert Judi James tells us what it all means. He was an avid golfer. They are said to have carried out 100 thefts between them to fund their heroin addiction, which Beach took up aged just 14 after being influenced by her mother. ', Emmerdale actor John Bowe tweeted: 'RIP Johnny Briggs. Karen Briggs, 51, was jailed in for nine months in 2016 after breaching a criminal behaviour order and stealing a bicycle from Cobham Rail Station in Surrey on June 21 and July 18. He was 85. Karen Briggs, 51 and her daughter Emma Beach , 28, were both found guilty of stealing bicycles from a Surrey train station at Guildford Crown Court. The 81-year-old, who starred in the ITV soap for 40 years until his retirement in 2006, has suffered watching his daughter and granddaughter struggle with drug addictions for years. The star of the show is the Rovers. Used (3) from £19.99 + £1.26 Shipping. The actor made a brief return to the soap in 2012 as a ghost. is johnny mcevoy still alive . 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