Sam Gannon

East Yorkshire-based sister tells of actor who 'touched hearts', as US police investigate death.

In a statement, the friends said: "Sam was a true performer, and any extra money raised will be donated to a UK charity supporting youth theatre, a cause close to Sam’s heart. He delighted audiences with his charm, wit and his wonderful musical abilities." He genuinely cared for others and was a very sensitive soul.

EMMERDALE star Sam Gannon has died suddenly at the age of 31 while out visiting family in California.

Sam Fannon, who was best known for playing horse-drawn carriage coachman Kev in Emmerdale, has died aged 31. Tributes to the actor have come pouring in on his Crowdfunding page, with Claire and David Hakin writing: "The very best of men, always with a smile and a joke. While Rob Ward penned: “Sam always had a smile on his face, along with a series of gags and one-liners that would put one on yours! “Sam was a true performer, and any extra money raised will be donated to a UK charity supporting youth theatre, a cause close to Sam’s heart." "Due to the recent and sudden passing of Sam. All donations will be put towards the repatriation of his body from the US and his funeral," they penned. As Sam tragically died in California, his family have had to start a JustGiving page to raise money to bring him back home to the UK.

Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has sadly died aged 31. Known for playing Kev in the long-running series, Sam was staying with family in California when he ...

"I directed Sam in a couple of projects. Sending so much love to his family x," another added. Sam was a true performer, and any extra money raised will be donated to a UK charity supporting youth theatre, a cause close to Sam’s heart." Ready to help anyone, always kind and entertaining." Paying tribute to the 'unique character' his sister Amy Kelly said: "Sam was a whirlwind, a unique character to say the least. Close pal Lewis Matthews added: "Sam was a ‘real life Duracell bunny' with a seemingly endless supply of energy and love.

Sam Gannon, 31, who played Kev in the Yorkshire soap in 2019, was staying with family in Willows, California, when he died. His death is not being treated as ...

But he was always fantastic as soon as you got him on that stage. In short, Sam could be a handful at times! "He has also been described as a genuinely lovely lad, a wonderful human and a good friend to many."

The screen star was visiting family in California at the time of his death, with his sister Amy Kelly confirming the sad news; Sam died on Tuesday and his ...

I had the privilege of meeting Sam at the Fringe festival, such a charismatic and kind person who would connect with everyone. Tributes for the actor poured in via the JustGiving page, with Olwen May writing: 'I directed Sam in a couple of projects. My thoughts are with you all.' He was such a talented young actor and brought great joy to friends, and audiences alike. I hope you are able to bring him home.' - Sam died on Tuesday and his family and friends have started a JustGiving page in a bid to raise the £17,000 needed to repatriate his body from the US

The actor will be known to viewers for his portrayal of horse drawn carriage coachman Kev in the long-running soap. He joined the cast in 2019 and appeared in ...

Another added: "I directed Sam in a couple of projects. Sending so much love to his family x". I never had the pleasure of meeting Sam, but my younger sister Wendy Patterson did." Ready to help anyone, always kind and entertaining." The actor will be known to viewers for his portrayal of horse drawn carriage coachman Kev in the long-running soap. At the time of publishing, £6,376 of the £17,000 has been raised.

His heartbroken sister, Amy Kelly, has paid tribute to him, describing her brother as a 'unique character'.

"I directed Sam in a couple of projects. Sending so much love to his family x," another added. Sam was a true performer, and any extra money raised will be donated to a UK charity supporting youth theatre, a cause close to Sam's heart." Ready to help anyone, always kind and entertaining." Close pal Lewis Matthews added: "Sam was a 'real life Duracell bunny' with a seemingly endless supply of energy and love. She said: "He genuinely cared for others and was a very sensitive soul.

Tributes are being paid to a "charming" former soap actor who has died suddenly at the age of 31 while staying with family in the US.

In a statement, the friends said: "Sam was a true performer, and any extra money raised will be donated to a UK charity supporting youth theatre, a cause close to Sam’s heart. He delighted audiences with his charm, wit and his wonderful musical abilities." He genuinely cared for others and was a very sensitive soul.

Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has died suddenly aged 31. The star, who played Kev in the ITV soap, was staying with family in California when he passed away.

Another added: "Such sad news sending love to all the family" and a third said: "The acting world has lost someone of greatness! Sam's sister Amy Kelly confirmed the news and said: "Sam was a whirlwind, a unique character to say the least. Close pal Lewis Matthews added: "Sam was a ‘real life Duracell bunny' with a seemingly endless supply of energy and love.

Gannon, who played coachman Kev in Emmerdale, performed on stages across the UK with shows including Sarah Wallis' Laridae, Theatr Deli Sheffield's The Great ...

Actor Sam Gannon, who appeared in stage and screen productions, has died aged 31. Gannon, who played coachman Kev in Emmerdale, performed on stages across the UK with shows including Sarah Wallis' Laridae, Theatr Deli Sheffield's The Great Gatsby and two Gobbledigook Theatre productions: The Famous Five and Robin Hood. Actor Sam Gannon has died aged 31

Sam Gannon: Emmerdale star dies - who was he, what role did he play in Yorkshire cast - and how did he die? The actor played Kev in Emmerdale and had also ...

The actor was educated at Brayton High School before going on to study at the Yorkshire Film and Television School in Huddersfield. While still a fledgling TV and film actor at the time of his death, the Yorkshireman had held many roles in regional theatre productions. Sam Gannon was a 31-year-old actor from Brayton - a village on the outskirts of the North Yorkshire town of Selby.

Sam Gannon, who was in the soap in 2019, died while staying with relatives in the United States.

He was the best part of my life and to anyone who met him I think they'll agree." "It's comforting in the worst time of all of our lives. "You just don't expect these things to happen, especially to a young man of 31 who was having the time of his life," his mother Angela Gannon said.

Mr Gannon, 31, who played Kev in the soap in 2019, died suddenly while visiting relatives in California. His family has launched a crowdfunding page to bring ...

He was the best part of my life and to anyone who met him I think they'll agree." "It's comforting in the worst time of all of our lives. "You just don't expect these things to happen, especially to a young man of 31 who was having the time of his life," his mother Angela Gannon said.