Dale Meeks' brother Phillip has spoken out on his late brother's 'wonderfully bonkers' life, after being left greatly moved by the 'outpouring of love' for the actor, following his death at the weekend at the age of 48.
News of the Emmerdale and Byker Grove star's passing was announced via a Facebook post from a relative on Sunday afternoon, with them writing: "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."
Dale's family member added: "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."
