Emmerdale star Dale Meeks made TV return just days before tragic death
Late Emmerdale star Dale Meeks returned to TV for a final time just days before he died at the age of 47. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Dale, who portrayed Simon Meredith from 2003 to 2005, had passed away. While the exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed, tributes for the star have poured in from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.