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Zara Woodcock & Lorna Hughes

Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon dies suddenly at the age of 31

Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has died at the age of 31. His sister said the "sensitive soul" died suddenly in the USA.

Sam, who played Kev in the ITV soap, was staying with family in California, the Mirror reports. His sister Amy Kelly confirmed the news and said: "Sam was a whirlwind, a unique character to say the least.

"He genuinely cared for others and was a very sensitive soul. It is clear from the tributes we have received that he touched the hearts of so many.’’

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