Cliff Notes – Doctor Who and Coronation Street star Michael McStay dies aged 92 as family pay tribute
- Michael McStay, known for his roles in Doctor Who and Coronation Street, passed away at 92 from heart failure, peacefully in his sleep after Sunday lunch with his sons.
- His extensive career spanned over 60 years, featuring over 60 credits, including notable appearances in The Bill and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.
- McStay is survived by his wife, actress Jennifer Clulow, and their two sons, Darius and Paul, with tributes highlighting his talent and impact on the acting community.
Doctor Who and Coronation Street star Michael McStay dies aged 92 as family pay tribute
Doctor Who star Michael McStay has died aged 92 (Picture: BBC)
Michael McStay has died aged 92 from heart failure.
The actor had a career spanning over 60 years. His first notable role was in the series No Hiding Place, with McStay also going on to appear in Doctor Who, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, The Bill, Thatcher: The Final Days and Crossroads.
McStay had over 60 credits to his name.
His last on-screen performance was in Coronation Street, playing Alan Hoyle after taking over from John Woodvine in 2011.
A spokesperson for the British actor confirmed the news of his death today.
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‘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,’ they wrote.
His last screen credit was on Coronation Street in 2011 (Picture: ITV/ Shutterstock)
The actor died from heart failure, but ‘went at peace’ as he passed away in his sleep after Sunday lunch with his sons.
McStay also wrote plays for Radio 4 and the popular 1984 ITV comedy Pull the Other One, as well as recording audio books and appearing in radio plays over the years.
While living in France, he also starred in thirteen one-hour episodes of the French series Le Mari de L’Ambassadeur.
After studying Drama, French and Philosophy at Bristol University, McStay 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.
His career spanned over 60 years (Picture: Ian Cartwright)
Paying tribute on social media, fan Stuart wrote: ‘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.’
In an interview on Toby Hadoke’s Happy Times and Places Podcast, McStay was asked if he regretted not being offered the iconic role of James Bond.
He said he didn’t have any regrets and praised his family, whom he said he ‘wouldn’t swap for all the success in the world’.
He is survived by his wife, the actress Jennifer Clulow, and their two sons Darius and Paul.
