Emmerdale’s bad boy Jamie Tate is played by Alexander Lincoln, after he bagged the role on the show in 2019.Behind the scenes however, the actor has faced his own share of tragedy, after losing his father at a young age.The 26-year-old took to Instagram last year to open up about the feeling “numb” and “negative” after the death of his dad.He opened up to his followers for World Mental Health Day (October 10) and poured his heart out as he recalled the period after his dad tragically passed and his struggle to come to terms with his loss.Alexander explained that he was speaking out to highlight that mental illness does not discriminate and to encourage others in similar situations to reach out for support if they need to.He shared a sweet.
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