He will reportedly be killed off later this year as his family are informed that he has perished in a dramatic car explosion while working in Ukraine.
And it would appear that Coronation Street actor Mikey North has already begun his last hurrah as Gary Windass, as the soap star was spotted filming scenes set to air near Christmas time.
Alongside with actress Nicola Thorp, who plays Gary’s secret lover Nicola Rubenstein, he was dining at a cafe, which was already dressed up for the festive season.