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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael McStay death: Coronation Street and Doctor Who actor dies aged 92
Coronation Street and Doctor Who actor Michael McStay, who had an on-screen career spanning over 60 years, has died at the age of 92. His death on Sunday (11 May) was confirmed by a representative. He is survived by his wife, actor Jennifer Clulow, and their two sons Darius and Paul. McStay died from heart failure, but 'went at peace' in his sleep after lunch with his sons, a statement from the actor's 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,' it read. A prolific actor for several decades, McStay found fame in the ITV detective series No Hiding Place and went on to appear in films, including Peter Yates' 1967 thriller Robbery, as well as featuring in the BBC's Doctor Who series as zoologist Derek Moberley in 1976. McStay made his final on-screen performance in Coronation Street when he took over the character of Alan Hoyle from John Woodvine in 2011. He also wrote multiple plays for BBC Radio 4 and the 1984 ITV comedy Pull the Other One, starring Michael Elphick, Susan Tracy and Lila Kaye. During his lengthy career, McStay spent time in France, where he starred in thirteen episodes of the series Le Mari de L'Ambassadeur for Koba films. The actor studied Drama, French and Philosophy at Bristol University then spent two years of National Service as an officer in Cyprus, during the Cyprus Emergency in the Fifties, before returning home to embark on his on-screen pursuits. McStay married Clulow (The Avengers, Keeping Up Appearances, No Hiding Place) in 1967 and was known among his family and friends for his sense of humour. Despite his loyal fan base, the actor became more private in his later years and rarely made public appearances. Speaking on Toby Hadoke's Happy Times and Places podcast in 2024, McStay said he never regretted not getting the role of James Bond over his decades-long career because he had a loving family instead, which he 'wouldn't swap for all the success in the world.' Fan were quick to express their sadness on social media following the announcement of McStay's death. 'Absolutely adored him in Corrie as Alan Hoyle in the John Stape storyline,' one person wrote. 'Both him and the late Jean Fergusson were brilliant in the basement episode.'
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Coronation Street and Doctor Who star Michael McStay dies aged 92
Coronation Street and Doctor Who star Michael McStay has died aged 92. He is survived by his wife, the actress Jennifer Clulow, and their two sons Darius and Paul. A representative for the British actor, who had a career in stage, screen and radio that spanned over 60 years, confirmed the news on Tuesday. Michael died from heart failure, but 'went at peace' as he passed away in his sleep after Sunday lunch with his sons. They shared: '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.' Michael found early fame in a series called No Hiding Place, and went on to appear in many films, including Peter Yates' Robbery, as well as TV dramas Doctor Who, Blunt, and Thatcher: The Final Days. His last screen performance was in Coronation Street, taking over the character of Alan Hoyle from John Woodvine in 2011, where he was reunited again with his friend Johnny Briggs (playing Alec Baldwin). He also wrote numerous plays for Radio 4 and the popular 1984 ITV comedy Pull the Other One. Following the sad news of hid death, one fan wrote on social media platform 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 episode.' Last year, one fan met up with Michael, and shared a more recent image of the actor to social media. They penned: 'Someone else I had the pleasure of meeting again yesterday was Michael McStay who at 91 was as sharp & witty to chat with as a man half his age. 'Known for playing Moberley in #DoctorWho The Seeds Of Doom (1976), he's also starred in The Avengers & The Persuaders!' Michael also recorded audio books and appeared in numerous radio plays over the years. He also spent time in France, and whilst there he starred in thirteen one-hour episodes of the French serial Le Mari de L'Ambassadeur for Koba Films, shown during prime time on Antenne 2. Following the sad news of hid death, one fan wrote on social media platform X: 'Sad to see that Michael McStay has passed away.' Michael studied a degree in Drama, French and Philosophy at Bristol University, where he spent 3 years. He then spent two years of National Service as an officer posted in Cyprus, during the Cyprus Emergency, before returning to England to embark on his acting career. He married actress Jennifer in 1967, herself a rising star of the time. Jennifer is best know for her roles in The Avengers, Keeping Up Appearances, and No Hiding Place. Between 1974 and 1988, Clulow appeared in a series of television commercials for Cointreau, playing an Englishwoman named Catherine flirting with a Frenchman (Christian Toma) over after-dinner liqueurs. Known amongst his family and friends as a raconteur and for his humour, in his later years Michael became a more private man. However, his writing continued to reflect a 'wry optimism for life,' and during an interview on Toby Hadoke's Happy Times and Places Podcast, he commented on the end of his career. When asked: 'Did he regret not getting the role of James Bond?', his answer was no, as he had a loving family instead, which 'he wouldn't swap for all the success in the world', his son Darius shared.
