Soap stars pay tribute to Emmerdale veteran
Emmerdale stars and other well-known faces from the soap world have been paying tribute to Richard Thorp following news of his death
Emmerdale's longest serving member dies
Richard Thorp who has died at the age of 81 had an acting career spanning more than 60 years.
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Full report: Richard Thorp dies
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Soap stars pay tribute to Emmerdale veteran
Emmerdale stars and other well-known faces from the soap world have been paying tribute to Richard Thorp following news of his death
Read the full storyRichard Thorp: "Coolest guy I've seen with a Harley"
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!
Ah sad news to hear about Richard Thorpe RIP - lovely man & coolest guy I've seen with a harley!
From @silvalining_AS on Twitter:Emmerdale's longest serving member dies
Richard Thorp who has died at the age of 81 had an acting career spanning more than 60 years.
Read the full storyEmmerdale stars pay tribute to Richard Thorp
Emmerdale stars Meg Johnson and Samantha Giles have paid tribute to their former soap colleague Richard Thorp who died earlier today at the age of 81.
