Emmerdale star Dale Meeks dies age 47 as tributes pour in for actor
- The actor, 47, played Simon Meredith on the popular ITV soap, which he appeared between 2003 and 2006
- Dale’s death was announced by a family member on Facebook
Emmerdale star Dale Meeks has died aged 47 as heartfelt tributes have began pouring in.
The actor, 47, played Simon Meredith on the popular ITV soap, which he appeared between 2003 and 2006.
Dale’s death was announced by a family member on Facebook.
The post read: ‘So unbelievably sad. Brother in Law, mucca, side kick and just the BEST friend a lad could have wished for. RIP Dale Meeks. So much less to laugh about now you’re not there to share it with.’
‘Thanks everyone for all the beautiful messages and memories you have been sharing.
Devastating: Emmerdale star Dale Meeks has died aged 47 as heartfelt tributes have began pouring in
‘The support of Dale’s friends has been so incredibly strong over these chaotic, heartbreaking final hours, I can only stand in awe.’
Friends, family and fans shared emotional tributes in the comment section, with one penning: ‘Unbelievably sad’
Another said: ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet and today has been somewhat of a blur. Dale, you will be dearly missed, you had a heart as big as your talent and a sense of humour and laugh bigger than both!’
A third said: ‘Oh gosh, I’m so sorry to hear this. Sending you all loads of love xxx.’
Geordie actor Dale, who began his acting career appearing in Byker Grove, appeared in an episode of The Hunt for Raoul Moat, which aired just last week.
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