British soap opera; longest-running in its genre, based in Weatherfield, Manchester
The Independent and The Guardian report the death of Michael Byrne on 20 June 2026, outlining his decades of film and television work, including roles in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Braveheart and Coronation Street. The Guardian traces his stage and screen journey from the 1960s through later years, while The Independent highlights his Coronation Street run and notable film appearances.