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Emmerdale Shadrach star's life - Coronation Street stint, tragic death and real name
Emmerdale tonight (September 8), after Faith Dingle confuses son Cain for her former lover Shadrach.Fans of the ITV soap will remember Shadrach, played by Andy Devine, as a lovable rogue who became father to Chas and Gennie Dingle.The actor, who sadly died earlier this year at the age of 80 years old, is fondly remembered for his iconic role in Emmerdale, along with his stints in other famous TV programmes.READ NEXT: Emmerdale backstage secrets - Plastic food, real graves, tributes and spelling errorsHere, Daily Star takes a look inside the Shadrach star's life - from his stints on Coronation Street to his real name and tragic death.Andy Devine became an instant soap icon when he arrived in Emmerdale as Shadrach Dingle.However, many fans may be surprised to learn that Andy was not the actor's real name.He was born Peter Devine in Manchester, on February 28, 1942, where he grew up in the Cheetham Hill area of the city.However, when he turned 17, he decided to join the Royal Navy, where he served between 1959 to 1967.It was during his time serving with the Royal Navy that his friends nicknamed him "Andy" - and the rest, as they say, is history.Between 2000 and 2010, Andy's Shadrach Dingle became a memorable figure in Emmerdale.The father of Chas and Gennie Dingle remained on the soap for over a decade, with he and his famous clan delighting viewers with their comedic moments - as well as bringing plenty of drama and heartbreak to the village too.However, after more than a decade, the lovable Shadrach collapsed due to liver disease and fell into a river, sadly killing the character.The storyline also won Andy Devine a British Soap Award for Best Exit in 2011.Talking about leaving the soap in 2010, Shadrach actor Andy
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Emmerdale Gennie Walker actress unrecognisable as she unzips top for sultry snap
r Emmerdale star Sian Reese-Williams looks worlds away from her character Genesis Walker in her latest social media snap.The 40-year-old actress, who appeared in the ITV for five years, laid herself bare as she posed wearing a rash best.Laying on some stones with wet hair, she looked relaxed after hitting the waves.READ MORE: Emmerdale Dawn star Olivia Bromley's glam snaps - Lace bodices to sexy summer playsuitsShe unzipped her the top as she smiled for the camera.Alongside the stunning selfie, she penned: "I wear rash vests now".Sian made her Emmerdale debut as Gennie back in 2008.She had been on her way to the village to meet her biological father Shadrach Dingle for the first time.Gennie was married to Nikhil Sharma until her death and the couple had a daughter, Molly Sharma.Sian announced her departure from the show in May 2013, deciding that five years is a good time to leave.Gennie's exit was kept secret until the episode broadcast July 25 2013, where the popular villager was suffocated by bad boy Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) following a car crash.Despite Gennie dying in July, she later appeared in a pre-recorded video on the episode broadcast on August 15 2013.Gennie was mentioned by her adoptive mother Brenda Walker and Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) in January 2019.Since leaving he sow, Sian landed a role in rival BBC soap Holby City as Jodie Rodgers.However, the TV star confirmed that an episode which aired in February 2021 was her last as Jodie, writing on Twitter: "Thanks, Holby.
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