Kate Beckinsale paid an emotional tribute to her late dad, Richard Beckinsale, on Friday, more than four decades after his tragic death. The Hollywood actress's father was just 31 years old when he died of a heart attack at their family home. MORE: Kate Beckinsale posts incredible throwback photo as daughter turns 22Richard was a much-loved British TV star, popular for his roles in Porridge and Rising Damp and Kate was only a little girl when he passed away. WATCH: Stars gone too soon She