Dale Meeks' brother says Emmerdale star was 'profoundly unwell' and 'unable to cope' before tragic death at 47

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Facebook, Chronicle Live reports. The actor played Simon Meredith on the popular ITV soap, which he appeared between 2003 and 2006 and also starred in Byker Grove for five series. More recently, he starred in ITV Drama The Hunt for Raoul Moat, as Moat's friend Rory Sutcliffe.

Dale Meeks has tragically died at the age of 47 and tributes to the beloved actor have already begun pouring in. Dale’s brother Philip said in a statement to PA media that the soap star had died of heart failure and that his "heart was broken" by the sudden and tragic news. Another family member wrote on Facebook that there was "so much less to laugh about" after Dale's death.

South Tyneside star's death at the age of 48. News of his death was broken by a family member on Facebook on Sunday afternoon, in a post that read: "So unbelievably sad. Brother in Law, mucca, side kick and just the BEST friend a lad could have wished for.

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The brother of Emmerdale star Dale Meeks has said the actor was 'profoundly unwell' and 'let down' before his tragic death aged 47. The news was announced by a family member on Facebook on Sunday (April 23).

READ MORE:Jonnie Irwin furious as he 'pulls himself off sickbed' to watch SpursThe Geordie actor was best known for his role as Simon Meredith in Emmerdale from 2003. His character was in a tumultuous relationship with Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) which eventually ended when Nicola tried to seduce Simon's best friend. He left the soap in 2006 when his character jetted to Costa Rica.

Former Emmerdale actor Dale Meeks has tragically passed away aged 47. Dale appeared on the ITV soap as Simon Meredith from 2003 until the character's departure from the Yorkshire Dales in 2006. He also had roles in Byker Grover, Heartbeat and most recently The Hunt for Raoul Moat.