Emmerdale actor Dale Meeks has died aged 47.
The actor, 47, was best known for his role as Simon Meredith which he played from 2003-2006 on the ITV soap. Meeks also starred in Byker Grove and most recently had a role in the ITV true crime drama The Hunt for Raoul Moat.
The news of the actor's tragic passing was announced by a family member on Facebook as tributes flooded in for the beloved soap star.