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Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs has died aged 85 after a long illness. Mr Briggs, who played lothario and underwear factory boss Mike Baldwin on the soap for 30 years, died at home on Sunday. In a statement, his family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs. “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.