Dale Meeks, who had parts in Emmerdale and Byker Grove, has died age 47.
The actor, 47, played Simon Meredith on the popular ITV soap, which he appeared between 2003 and 2006.
Geordie actor Dale has been a recognisable on both the stage and screen for decades, with him appearing in an episode of The Hunt for Raoul Moat in a starring role, which aired just last week.
