Former Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy has shared an emotional message as he looks back on his time on the Channel 4 soap.
Gary played popular villager Luke Morgan in the show for almost 20 years, in a number of different stints over the years. He's had a long career that has spanned across channels and programmes that has seen him play a policeman in the ITV drama The Bill as well as roles in Eastenders, Grange Hill and more.
The star's Hollyoaks character Luke was killed off earlier this year, with fans devastated to see him go. The character fell from a cliff into the ocean during his stag do in Majorca, after a lengthy storyline saw Luke develop dementia, experience changing behaviour and finally decide to tie the knot with girlfriend Cindy, played by Stephanie Waring.
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Now, Gary Lucy has been looking back at his time on the soap, sharing some fond memories and behind the scenes footage. In a post on Instagram, Gary shared a reel alongside the caption: “Cheeky little TBT .. one of the hardest Goodbyes I’ve ever had to say .. thanks for the memories @hollyoaksofficial @e4grams #soaplife #hollyoaks #family #goodbyes”.
In the reel, filmed during the star’s final days on Hollyoaks, Gary shared some of his best memories over his time on the programme. Among his top moments were Luke’s rape storyline back in 2000, which won Hollyoaks its first ever award - he called it “a gift of a storyline”.
Another top moment for Gary was getting to work with Stephanie Waring who played Luke’s wife-to-be Cindy Cunningham. He said that one of his best memories is a scene between the two in the shower where Luke is struggling with alcoholism and Cindy comforts him.
Sharing the screen with Ashley Taylor Dawson, who plays Darren Osborne, and Kelly Condron, who played Gary’s on screen sister Zara Morgan. Ultimately, Gary said his favourite moment has been “working with all my mates”.
He said: “Hardly a job really, it’s just coming to work and having a laugh with your mates. Don’t tell the bosses that.” Hollyoaks stars including Stephanie Waring and Gemma Atkinson, who played Lisa Hunter, were quick to like and comment on the post, which racked up more than 2,000 likes.
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