Emmerdale star Dale Meeks return to screens in a documentary about killer Raoul Moat just days before he died.
Meeks, who also starred in Byker Grove, passed away aged 47 last week.
He made an appearance in the three-part ITV drama, The Hunt for Raoul Moat, about the deranged former bouncer.
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In 2010, Moat shot and injured his ex-girlfriend, killed her new partner and blinded a police officer, before taking his own life.
Meeks played Moat’s friend Rory Sutcliffe in the shocking documentary and is heard telling a police officer that Moat is ‘”after” the police.
Rory said: “He said you coppers done him in. He’s coming for you… coppers.”
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Dale teased his appearance in the show in a tweet shortly before it aired, saying: “Sadly watching tonight’s episode from this equally mysterious and sinister location. It’s fantastic to feel the love. Thanks gang. Keep it coming xxx.”
He also posted a photo of a door but didn’t go into further detail about his location.
Dale’s death was announced by one of his family members on Facebook.
The relative said: “So unbelievably sad. Brother in Law, mucca, side kick and just the BEST friend a lad could have wished for.
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“RIP Dale Meeks. So much less to laugh about now you’re not there to share it with.
“Thanks everyone for all the beautiful messages and memories you have been sharing.
“The support of Dale’s friends has been so incredibly strong over these chaotic, heartbreaking final hours, I can only stand in awe.”
Among those paying tribute to the actor, who played a gang leader in Byker Grove, were fellow stars of the show Ant and Dec.
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The pair, who starred as PJ and Duncan in the show, said: “We are so incredibly sorry to hear the very sad news of Dale’s passing. He was the loveliest of guys, even though he was a Denton ‘Burner’, the arch nemesis of the Byker ‘Grovers’! A sad loss at such a young age. RIP Dale. Sleep well bonny lad.”
Fellow north east performer Stephen Sullivan wrote in a touching tribute: “Dale Meeks was an inspiration to me, watching the band when I was younger, watching him perform on stage, seeing him on the telly box and working with him. He was such a talent. He had so much more to give. He was loved and respected more than he knew. The last time I worked with him was an absolute joy.”
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