Michael Byrne has passed away at the age of 82. He worked in TV and films for years. News of his passing spread fast. Fans and actors shared tributes on social media. Most remembered him for playing villains. His face was familiar across the UK. Byrne appeared on Coronation Street. He also featured in Harry Potter and Indiana Jones. UK papers wrote pieces about his career. People wrote about his long time spent in British shows and films. Social media lit up with clips and tributes. His death marks the end of one corner of UK show business history.