Jessica Gibb. He said: She was such a lovely little girl and was exceptionally bright. "It's comforting in the worst time of all of our lives. Coronation Street's Jacob Hay, played by actor Jack James Ryan, has left the Virgin Media soap. One wrote: "Are Mack and Chloe both blind? 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The toddler who played Leo Dingle in the ITV soap Emmerdale has died. Gannon's death is not being treated as suspicious. She was an actress, known for To Rome with Love (1969), The Trouble with Girls (1969) and Family Affair (1966). ", "Emmerdale: Who is Billy Fletcher actor Jay Kontzle? Read about our approach to external linking. Pic: JustGiving/SamGannon. Ryan was devastated when he discovered his beloved adoptive mum, Irene Stocks, had died . Jodie Whittaker's nephew Harry was a star of Emmerdale (Credit: ITV) But as she did her first recording in the studio, with her brother and sister-in-law looking on, she began to cry. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Samantha Giles has become an Emmerdale icon since arriving on the soap as Bernice Blackstock in 1998 - later to become Bernice Thomas. To mark eight years since the death of Emmerdale child star Harry Whittaker, Daily Star takes a look back into the tragic past of its young actors which haunts Soapland for real. Ashley Thomas until 2017, John has since starred in Doctors and completes charity work, Bernice Thomas (nee Blackstock) is played by Samantha Giles, Samantha Giles has played Bernice for nearly three decades, Samantha Giles has appeared in soaps such as Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, Laurel Thomas is played by Charlotte Bellamy, Charlotte previously had roles in A Touch Of Frost and EastEnders. Emmerdale spoilers follow. ", "Emmerdale 'sacks child actor, 2, for crying', "Emmerdale's troublesome twins Cathy and Heath Hope are real-life siblings", "Leyla Emmerdale return: Who is Leyla Harding and what happened with David Metcalfe? 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Following the tot's tragic death, an Emmerdale spokesperson was reported as saying that the cast and crew were "devastated" by the loss. Away from the limelight, Charlotte has been married to childhood sweetheart Mungo Denison since 2012, with who she shares three children. @BethanyMinelle. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. The statement went on: "He has also been described as a genuinely lovely lad, a wonderful human and a good friend to many.". Sam Gannon, 31, was travelling in California when he tragically passed away on Tuesday. For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. I wrote down exactly what I was after. A fundraising bid to bring the former Brayton High School student's body home has already received 7,600 towards a 17,000 target. Emmerdale actor Hornby dies at 63 - BBC News Emmerdale I'm a Celeb star Danny Miller's 'affair' scandal 'tore Emmerdale cast apart' The 30-year-old actor is no stranger to controversy after his dramatic days on the ITV drama, in fact, his . The character was forced to leave Weatherfield by evil dad Damon on Friday night's episode. ", "7 things you didn't know about James Moore AKA Emmerdale's Ryan Stocks", "Who is Manpreet Sharma and what is her past in Emmerdale? Sophie also had a one-year-old brother. 'She always used to say that she wanted to be a princess. She refused to leave and be "shoved off like a dirty secret". EMMERDALE viewers were left heartbroken as Frank Clayton died in front of his family after rescuing daughter Tracy from the raging factory fire. Emmerdale airs weekdays on ITV from 7.30pm. He was the best part of my life and to anyone who met him I think they'll agree.". Picture: ITV/Twitter Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his late on-screen son Harry Whittaker, who played Leo Dingle. ", "Emmerdale fans gush over Ross Barton's son Moses as the adorable tot steals the show", "Someone asked me if Johnny is being played by a new actor in #Emmerdale Jack Jennings as Johnny Woodfield (Tuesday 4th January)", "Emmerdale recasts Dawn Taylor's son Lucas in latest episode", "Emmerdale fans thrilled as this favourite returns looking unrecognisable", "We are super excited for our very own Beau-Ronnie Newton who is making his debut appearance in @emmerdale this evening. Fans of the soap were left confused when Mackenzie and Chloe didn't notice Sarah walk in and overhear their argument recently. ' Emmerdale ' actor Richard Thorp has died aged 81. She was given a skin graft last Friday, but her organs began to fail after she developed a blood infection. Everything you need to know about the returning character", "Emmerdale's Samantha Giles returns as Bernice causes trouble for Liam and Leyla's romance", "Belle Dingle age: How old is Belle Dingle actress in real life? A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said at the time: "A three-year-old girl, formally identified as Sophie Firth from Austerfield, Doncaster, has sadly passed away at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary after suffering severe burns in what is being treated as a tragic accident. More info. For the early years of his life, Archie stayed with only his mother after they moved away from the village but Archie now lives with his father due to the sudden death of Rachel in 2019. He later won Best Actor and Best Dramatic Performance at the British Soap Awards 2017. Fans reckon that she knows about Mack and Chloe's baby, and has plans to get her revenge. ", "Emmerdale's Bradley Johnson joins cast for digital singalongs", "Emmerdale cast: Who plays Bear Wolf? "He told me it was over but then it started again. Little Sophie Firth, who was due to play an angel in her nursery nativity next week, was engulfed in flames as she proudly put the costume on to show her grandmother. The Huffington Post UK. The actor appeared on the ITV soap in 2019, playing the character Kev. Emmerdale bosses and cast paid a special tribute to little Harry Whittaker, who played Marlon Dingle and Rhona's son, at the end of last night's episode. View our online Press Pack. 10:19 GMT 13 Dec 2012 The accident triggers memories of the maze fire which Priya was badly burnt in. Who plays her? Paul Sims for MailOnline, Sophie Firth spent nine days in hospital fighting for life after accident, Succumbed to blood infection after skin graft following 70% burns, Played baby Angelica King on ITV soap for three months in 2009, Emmerdale staff were 'devastated' to hear of three-year-old's death, FEATHER pulled from baby's neck out of what parents thought was a pimple, Teenager, 17, died after accidentally getting 'caught in rope swing', Russian pro-war fanatic warns Britain could be 'wiped off the map'. In 2009 as a babe in arms Sophie spent three months in Emmerdale as Angelica the baby of Jimmy and Nicola King. Gannon, 31, who played Kev in the long-running ITV soap in 2019, had been staying with family in Willows, California. "She feels it is a major setback. 'We are devastated to hear of Sophie's tragic death,' a spokesman for the programme said. Sense of injustice lingers after Seoul Halloween crush, Chess gets a risqu makeover. 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