Tributes are being paid to the Emmerdale and Byker Grove star Dale Meeks, who has died aged 47. His family confirmed the actor's passing on Sunday (April 23) and a cause of death is yet to be announced.
Dale Meeks' acting credits included his role as Simon Meredith on Emmerdale between 2003 and 2006. He first established his career alongside Declan Donnelly and Ant McPartlin on the teen drama Byker Grove.
His most recent role was in the ITV drama The Hunt For Raoul Moat, which just aired last week. His family's post on Facebook announcing the news read: "So unbelievably sad.
