Corrie co-star pays tribute to street icon Johnny Briggs
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has told Granada Reports that Johnny Briggs, famous for his role as ladies' man Mike Baldwin was ''a joy to work with''.
The actor was a fixture on the cobbles, making his name as the Cockney businessman, for 30 years, appearing in 2,349 episodes before his departure in 2006.
He became one of the ITV soap's most iconic and well loved characters. As the Street's resident ladies man, Baldwin married four times and had more than 20 girlfriends during his time on the show.
Tributes pour in for Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs
Speaking to Granada Reports, former co-star Sally Dynevor, who plays Sally Webster in the show, described Briggs as 'mischievious' and said he always had 'a twinkle in his eye'.
She went on to say that even though he departed from the cobbles 15 years ago, she still misses him on set and described how he always had time to give 'very good advice' to her when she joined the show as a young actor.
Farewell to one of Coronation Street's veteran cast members
Johnny Briggs passed away at the age of 85 following a long illness, his family said.
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