Dale Meeks publicly thanked fans for their support, telling them to 'keep it coming,' just days before his death, as viewers were delighted to see him back on TV in ITV's true crime drama about Raoul Moat.
The death of much loved South Shields born entertainer and soap actor Dale, 48, was announced by a family member on Sunday afternoon, in a Facebook post that 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."
