Andy Devine Shadrach Dingle

A long-standing Emmerdale actor has died. Andy Devine played Shadrach Dingle on the soap between 2000 and 2010. Andy, who was 79, died in January, ...

Shadrach, a heavy drinker most of his life in the programme, eventually died in 2010. An autopsy later revealed Shadrach would have succumbed to a ruptured liver within hours because of his drinking problem had he not drowned first. He brought the character of Shadrach to life, the down-and-out was a favourite with the ITV show's fans.

Emmerdale actor Andy Devine has died at the age of 79. The soap star - who was born as Peter Devine - was best known for playing Shadrach Dingle for ten ...

'Best known as #Emmerdale's Shadrach Dingle, he played Betty's wedding photographer in a 1995 episode of Coronation Street, returning in 2000 as a radio DJ.' What a actor (and character).' - He passed away in January, with the cause of death unknown, but the tragic news has only just been made public

Andy's character was killed off at the conclusion of an emotional alcohol abuse storyline after more than a decade on the soap. Away from Emmerdale, Andy also ...

Shadrach, a heavy drinker most of his life in the programme, eventually died in 2010. He brought the character of Shadrach to life, the down-and-out was a favourite with the ITV show's fans. Andy's character was killed off at the conclusion of an emotional alcohol abuse storyline after more than a decade on the soap.

Tributes are pouring after it was revealed that Emmerdale icon Andy Devine has died aged 79. The soap star was best known for playing Shadrach Dingle for ...

RIP Andy Devine." Another added: "So sad to hear about Andy Devine." His first role was as an uncredited extra on a series titled Maigret, and he went on to play Draconian in Doctor Who across four episodes in 1973. She wrote on Twitter: "R.I.P. Andy Devine aka Shadrach Dingle in Emmerdale.. Sad to hear of his passing... An autopsy revealed the character had a ruptured liver and would have died within hours if he had not drowned first. Twitter user @amandacoops shared a heartwarming message following Andy Devine's death, claiming he was her drama coach many years ago. Heartbroken to hear of the passing of an old friend. Tributes are pouring after it was revealed that Emmerdale icon Andy Devine has died aged 79. The cause of his death has yet to be confirmed. RIP Andy Devine." One fan has shared a heartwarming message saying she had once spoke to the late actor. An autopsy revealed Shadrach had a ruptured liver and would have died within hours if he had not drowned first. Tributes are pouring after it was revealed that Emmerdale icon Andy Devine has died aged 79.

Andy played Shadrach on Emmerdale on and off for ten years between 2000 and 2010. His loveable character was killed off in a devastating storyline which saw him ...

Another user said: "Sad to read the news Andy Devine has died. Another user said: "Sorry to hear that Andy Devine has passed away." Patrick said: "RIP Andy Devine. Great actor.

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Prior to his turn in Emmerdale, Andy starred in the 1999 Russell T Davies drama Queer As Folk as Bernard Thomas. Andy was best-known to audiences as a member of the iconic Dingle clan in the ITV soap, playing big brother to family patriarch Zak Dingle. The sad news of his death has now been confirmed by his family, months after his passing.

Public records show the actor, born Peter Devine, died on January 27.

What an actor (and character).” After serving in the Royal Navy in the 1960s, Devine embarked on a career in acting, first in classical acting before building a career in soaps. ITV Emmerdale Shadrach Dingle actor Andy Devine dies aged 79 as fans pay tribute

He died on January 27, according to public records. His cause of death is not known. Devine played Shadrach Dingle for 10 years, between 2000 and 2010.

"Just heard the sad news that Andy Devine who played Shadrach Dingle in Emmerdale and Bernard in Queer as Folk passed away in January," another added. Emmerdale actor Andy Devine, who played Shadrach Dingle, has died aged 79. Emmerdale actor Andy Devine who played Shadrach Dingle dies aged 79