The news was confirmed by his representative.
Michael McStay has passed away at the age of 92, according to his representative.
Best known for his roles in Coronation Street and Doctor Who, McStay made his television debut in 1960 on the BBC drama Dixon of Dock Green.
Throughout his extensive career, he appeared in more than 80 episodes of ITV’s No Hiding Place and played Derek Moberley in a 1970s Doctor Who story.
His representative released a statement saying: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael McStay, a highly respected actor and gifted writer, whose career in stage, screen, and radio spanned over six decades.”
In addition to roles in The Bill, EastEnders, and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, McStay’s most recent role was Alan Hoyle on Coronation Street, a part he inherited from John Woodvine upon the character’s return.
Michael McStay pictured in the middle as Alan Hoyle in Coronation Street
McStay appeared in an number of episodes in 2011 and was the father of Charlotte Hoyle. He was an unexpected accomplice in John Stape’s plan to steal the identity of Colin Fishwick.
Alongside his career across television and film, McStay also wrote plays for BBC Radio 4 and ITV comedy Pull the Other One, which starred the likes of Michael Elphick, Susan Tracy and Lila Kaye.
Tributes have poured in on social media, with fans remembering his many TV works. One user wrote on 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.”