Coronation Street star Michael McStay dies aged 92
In a statement, the spokesperson said: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael McStay, an actor of the highest standing and talented writer, whose career across stage, screen and radio spanned over six decades.'
McStay had a 60-year career and died from heart failure on Sunday, May 18, according to the Sun.
The newspaper explained that his last acting role was in Coronation Street, where he played Alan Hoyle, replacing John Woodvine in 2011.
McStay studied a degree in Drama, French and Philosophy at Bristol University, reports the Sun.
He then went to France and starred in thirteen episodes of the French serial Le Mari de L'Ambassadeur.
McStay had roles in Doctor Who, Peter Yates' Robbery, Blunt and more, but rose to fame after No Hiding Place was released.
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Tributes have been paid to McStay following the news of his death with one Coronation Street fan sharing to X: 'Sad to see that Michael McStay has passed away.
"Absolutely adored him in Corrie as Alan Hoyle in the John Stape storyline.
"Both him and the late Jean Fergusson were brilliant in the basement episodes.'
Another person replied to this post, saying they were 'sorry to hear of his death.'
He was also a writer, having written plays for BBC Radio 4. He also wrote ITV comedy Pull the Other One.
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