One distraught fan tweeted: "Rip Andy Devine - aka Shadrach Dingle in Emmerdale I’ve just heard the news." Another added: "Saddened to learn that Andy Devine (Shadrach Dingle in Emmerdale) has died.

Andy Devine is best known for his role as Shadrach Dingle - but he likened Emmerdale to being in prison.. The legendary actor, whose sad death at the age of 79 in January was announced this week ...

Emmerdale stars paid a moving tribute to Shadrach Dingle actor Andy Devine at the ITV British Soap Awards on Saturday night (June 11). They also revealed that they sadly had not heard about his ...

Emmerdale star Andy Devine who played Shadrach Dingle has died at the age of 79. The actor, who was best known for his role on the ITV soap, died in January but his death has only just been ...

His death, confirmed today (May 30), was dated back to January 27, according to public records. Devine, whose real name was Peter, played the character of Shadrach Dingle, the husband of Faith ...

Die-hard fans wondered whether the soap's top boss could be referring to Shadrach Dingle's ex-wife Faith, who is the mother of Cain and Chas. Sure enough, it seems that they were on the right track.

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The actress joined the soap in 2008 as Gennie Walker, the biological daughter of Shadrach Dingle and Shirley Pascoe.However, viewers will recall that she was adopted by Brenda Walker.