A whole host of stars from stage and screen have rushed to pay tribute to Dale Meeks, after the North East actor's death at the age of 48..
It was one of Dale's family members who announced his death on Sunday afternoon, just a week after the South Shields born star made a TV return in ITV's new drama The Hunt for Raoul Moat. The Facebook post read: "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."
