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ITV Emmerdale stars who've sadly died - from Steve Halliwell to Dale Meeks


Emmerdale has been on our screens for decades and has had its fair share of heartbreaks both on and off-screen - here are some of the soap stars we've sadly lost

The actress left fans saddened when they heard about her death (Image: TV Grab) Actor Dale Meeks, who played the friendly Simon Meredith from 2003 to 2006, tragically passed away on April 22, 2023, at the age of 47. His sudden and untimely passing shocked the entertainment world, and tributes poured in from friends and fans who remembered him as a talented performer with an infectious warm personality. Freddie, renowned for his extensive career spanning film, television, and theatre, brought a certain warmth to the role of Sandy, the father of Ashley Thomas.

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