Richard Thorp, Emmerdale's longest-serving actor dies

[Drew.]

Actor Richard Thorp, who played much-loved character Alan Turner for over 30 years, has passed at the age of 81.

Richard was an accomplished actor of film and television, having starred as Squadron Leader Henry Maudslay in the iconic 1955 feature film "The Dam Busters". He made his first appearance on Emmerdale on 23 March 1982, having made him the longest-serving cast member on the show.

http://www.itv.com/emmerdale/news/actor-richard-thorp-passes/

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[Smithy]

Awwww RIP :sad:

[AnnieK]

Awww....RIP....:sad:
He's still been in it quite recently too I think....

[Suze]

Sad news :( but a good age to reach. R.I.P Richard T.

[Drew.]

Awww....RIP....:sad:
He's still been in it quite recently too I think....

yeah hes made a few appearances recently, only short though

[Black Dagger]

Aww no :sad:

I liked his storyline when his nutter daughter threw his wife into the sea and locked him up.

RIP

[Z]

Oh dear, rest in peace... I haven't watched Emmerdale in a very long time but he was a good actor, I remember Alan well.

[HD]

RIP.

My bet's on Betty next.

[Kazanne]

Ah,such a shame,I liked him and apparently he was quite a looker in his younger days.RIP .

[Scarlett.]

Oh man, I liked him. RIP Richard :(