Emmerdale star Dale Meeks dies age 47 as tributes pour in for actor
Emmerdale star Dale Meeks dies aged 47 as actor tributes pour 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
Emmerdale star Dale Meeks has passed away aged 47 as the heartfelt tributes began to pour in.
The actor, 47, played Simon Meredith on the hit ITV soap, which he appeared on between 2003 and 2006.
Dale’s death was announced by a family member on Facebook.
The message read: “So incredibly sad. Brother in law, mucca, side kick and just the BEST friend a guy could ask for. RIP Dale Meeks. So much less to laugh about now that you’re not there to share it with.’
Thank you everyone for all the beautiful messages and memories you shared.
Devastating: Emmerdale star Dale Meeks has passed away aged 47 as heartfelt tributes began to pour in
“The support of Dale’s friends has been so incredibly strong during these chaotic, heartbreaking final hours, I can only be in awe.”
Friends, family and fans shared emotional tributes in the comments section, with one penning: ‘Incredibly sad’
Another said: ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet and today was a bit of a blur. Dale, you will be sorely missed, you had a heart as big as your talent and a sense of humor and laugh bigger than both!’
A third said, “Oh god, I’m so sorry to hear this. Sending you lots of love xxx.”
Geordie actor Dale, who began his acting career in Byker Grove, appeared in an episode of The Hunt for Raoul Moat that aired last week.