Emmerdale veteran Richard Thorp has died at the age of 81. The actor, who appeared in the classic British film The Dambusters, was the longest serving cast member on the ITV Yorkshire soap having joined Emmerdale in 1982.
Emmerdale star Adele Silva has paid tribute to co-star Richard Thorp, who has died aged 81.
Adele, who plays Kelly Windsor in the soap, said on Twitter: "lovely man & coolest guy I've seen with a harley!
Emmerdale stars and other well-known faces from the soap world have been paying tribute to Richard Thorp following news of his death
Richard Thorp who has died at the age of 81 had an acting career spanning more than 60 years.