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Kate Beckinsale shared a moving tribute to her late father, Richard Beckinsale, 42 years after his death. The 47-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday to share snaps, newspaper clippings and an art mural of the late actor to mark the anniversary of his passing.

Kate Beckinsale continues to mourn the loss of her father, Richard Beckinsale, more than 40 years after his death. The "Underworld" actress paid tribute to the popular British television star who died of a heart attack at their family home in 1979.

Kate Beckinsale paid an emotional tribute to her late dad, Richard Beckinsale, on Friday, more than four decades after his tragic death. The Hollywood actress's father was just 31 years old when he died of a heart attack at their family home. MORE: Kate Beckinsale posts incredible throwback photo as daughter turns 22Richard was a much-loved British TV star, popular for his roles in Porridge and Rising Damp and Kate was only a little girl when he passed away.  WATCH: Stars gone too soon She posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, along with the newspaper article which covered his death. Kate, 47, wrote: "March 19th,1979. And we were never the same again.

Kate Beckinsale's family has been haunted tragedy after her actor dad died in his sleep and his body lay undiscovered for hours.

Coronation Street's Geoff Metcalfe (Ian Bartholomew) looks set to finally be exposed as a domestic abuser after months of going undetected.His ex-wife Elaine, who Geoff abused as well, is set to arrive on the cobbles, according to the Sun.She is set to be played by actress Paula Wilcox, who appeared in The Queen's Nose and The Lovers alongside Richard Beckinsale.Corrie fans will also recognise her, as this will be her second stint on the beloved ITV soap.She first appeared in 1969 as Janice, the younger sister of Ray Langton, played by Neville Buswell.A source told the publication: "If Yasmeen pursues the defence that she snapped after endless cruelty at the hands of Geoff, then Elaine’s testimony could prove invaluable."But as this is