Former Coronation Street star Les Dennis has said it was "quite freaky" to return to the soap set to see his character's funeral being filmed.
Dennis starred as Michael Rodwell in the show until he died of a heart attack during a stand-off with villain Pat Phelan, played by Connor McIntyre, last year.
He said it was just a coincidence he was visiting the set with his wife Claire on the day the emotional send-off scenes were being captured.
He told Good Morning Britain: "It was bizarre, Claire and I went back for lunch and we were in the canteen and I was looking at all the Platt family and everyone was all dressed up.
"I said 'What is going on?' and Ollie, who was playing Andy my son, said 'your funeral!'
"They said 'The hearse is down on the street if you want to go and have a look', so Claire and I went down and stood by my hearse with a coffin inside and my photo on the order of service, and everything in the back.
"It was quite freaky but quite fun as well."
The actor added he was glad to get such a dramatic departure from the show and was happy his character died.
He said: "I didn't insist, but I was really pleased when they said it was going to be a big exit, Lexit, I decided to call it.
"I could have died in a chair in Gail's house but instead it was a big send off."
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