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ITV Emmerdale's John Barton star's life - famous wife, real-life road horror and why he left the soap
It's been 13 years since James Thornton left his role as John Barton on ITV soap Emmerdale, with his character being killed off in a devastating car crash
It's been over a decade since James Thornton bid farewell to the Emmerdale village, with his character John Barton's heart-wrenching exit following a devastating car crash, just as he and his on-screen wife Moira (now Dingle) found their way back to each other. Hailing from Bradford, West Yorkshire, the now 49-year-old James cut his teeth in the acting world with roles in shows like The Lakes, Playing The Field, Red Cap, and No Angels. The video will auto-play soon8Cancel James experienced serious leg injuries when he was hit by a car in London back in February 2010, meaning soap writers had to make swift changes to his Emmerdale storyline.
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