OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Emmerdale’ star Dale Meeks has died at the age of 47.
A relative of the actor – who played Simon Meredith on the ITV soap between 2003 and 2006 – has taken to social media to announce his passing.
The Facebook 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. (sic)”
The family member also thanked people for their supportive messages.
It read: “Thanks everyone for all the beautiful messages and memories you have been sharing.
“The support of Dale’s friends has been so incredibly strong over these chaotic, heartbreaking final hours, I can only stand in awe.”
Ant and Dec – who starred alongside Dale in ‘Byker Grove’ – have also taken to social media to pay tribute to the actor.
They said on Twitter: “We are so incredibly sorry to hear the very sad news of Dale’s passing. He was the loveliest of guys, even though he was a Denton ‘Burner’, the the arch nemesis of the Byker ‘Grovers’! A sad loss at such a young age. RIP Dale. Sleep well bonny lad (sic)”
Stephen Sullivan, Dale’s pal, also paid a heartfelt tribute to the actor.
He said on Instagram: “Such sad news today. Dale Meeks was an inspiration to me, watching the band when I was younger, watching him perform on stage, seeing him on the telly box and working with him.
“He was such a talent. He had so much more to give. He was loved and respected more than he knew. The last time I worked with him was an absolute joy.
“Craig Richardson, Dale and myself made these little green screen films in lockdown with Danielle Mendes and at a tough time we had such a laugh, usually at my expense and inability to hold a tune…even to drunken sailor.
“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! Love you big man (sic)”
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