Dale Meeks' brother says Emmerdale actor was 'profoundly unwell' and 'let down' before death
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 .
He tweeted about his role in the new series, which tells the story of one of Britain's largest manhunts, in which murderer Raoul Moat killed his ex-girlfriend's new lover before shooting her and a police officer.Alongside an article about the series, Meeks revealed that he had watched the show and shared a picture of the back of a blue door displaying signs titled Room 9 and Male. He penned: "Superb article.
His devastated brother has now said his sibling was 'profoundly unwell' and 'let down' before the 47-year-old's death. Philip Meeks took to Instagram to describe how he 'tried so desperately' to help the star, who he claimed had been battling with 'undiagnosed conditions'. Loose Women panellist and former Coronation Street star Denise Welch, who stared alongside Meeks in Byker Grove in the early nineties, was moved by Philip's tribute to her co-star on Instagram. "I'm so so sorry Philip," the 64-year-old wrote. "The way Dales illness and ultimate death has been handled is beyond shocking."
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Emmerdale star Dale Meeks dies aged 47 as tributes pour in for actorMeeks was best known as Simon Meredith from 2003-2006 on the ITV soap, in Byker Grove and most recently in the ITV true crime drama The Hunt for Raoul Moat.
Read more »
Dale Meeks dead: Emmerdale & Byker Grove star dies aged 47 as emotional tributes pour inEMMERDALE star Dale Meeks has died aged 47 with heartfelt tributes pouring in for the actor. Dale’s death was announced by a family member on Facebook. The post read: “So unbelieva…
Read more »
Emmerdale star Dale Meeks dies aged 47Emmerdale star Dale Meeks has died aged 47.
Read more »
Emmerdale star Dale Meeks dies aged 47 as tributes pour inDale Meeks also starred in Byker Grove and ITV's true crime drama The Hunt for Raoul Moat
Read more »
Ant and Dec pay tribute to Emmerdale and The Hunt for Raoul Moat star Dale Meeks'He was the loveliest of guys': Ant and Dec lead tributes to Emmerdale and The Hunt for Raoul Moat star Dale Meeks
Read more »
Emmerdale star Dale Meeks dies aged 48 - as Ant and Dec lead tributesMeeks played Simon Meredith in the ITV soap Emmerdale between 2003 and 2006 and starred in the '90s BBC drama Byker Grove with presenting duo Ant and Dec.
Read more »