Michael Byrne has passed away at the age of 82. He worked in TV and films for decades. News of his death circulated quickly. Fans and actors left messages online. Most remembered him for playing villains. His face was known to many. Byrne played in Coronation Street. He also featured in Harry Potter and Indiana Jones. UK papers wrote pieces about his life’s work. People wrote about his long run in British television and cinema. Social media was filled with clips and tributes. His death marks the end of one corner of UK show business history.