Emmerdale Will Taylor star inundated with support as he shares heartbreaking loss
Emmerdale star Dean Andrews, who played Will Taylor in the ITV soap, has been flooded with support after announcing a death in the family.
Former Emmerdale star Dean Andrews has received an outpouring of love and condolences as he announced the devastating loss of a cherished family member.
Best known for his role as Will Taylor in the ITV soap, the actor, 61, shared a poignant message on Instagram to break the news about the passing of his adored dog.
On Instagram, Dean posted a touching tribute alongside a collection of photos capturing his dog's life from puppyhood to his older years, penning: "Nearly fifteen years ago @helenbowensomething_ gave me what turned out to be the most special, beautiful present I've ever received....... Raymondo!
"He was the most stunning of puppies and throughout his time with us became the most stunning of dogs. He was loyal, loving, patient, calm, caring, thoughtful and perfect! Yesterday Helen and I had to heartbreakingly say goodbye to the lad."
Dean continued: "Even for this wonder dog time had eventually caught up with him. It is without doubt one of the hardest things we've ever had to do. He was such a special boy! One in a million!!
"The love for him wasn't just ours.... It was equalled throughout our family. Everyone wanted to cuddle Raymondo and everyone loved their time spent with him.
"Our hearts are broken without him but filled with love for the boy who brought love and joy into our lives. The 1st photo is his first as part of our family and the last photo is his last photo before he found his peace."
He emotionally expressed: "Gratitude will always be to @helenbowensomething_ for gifting me something so special and our love will remain for the stunning, beautiful and most loyal lad anyone could wish for. Night beautiful boy we love you always."
Dean's followers immediately flooded the post with messages of support, with one writing: "I'm so sorry to hear this sad news he was certainly a beautiful looking dog sending love to you both."
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A second penned: "So sorry... Such a beautiful boy. Sending love to you both."
Another commented: "Oh I'm so sorry for your loss, sending lots of love to you all, what a beautiful boy."
A fourth echoed: "What a handsome boy. So sorry for your loss sending love to you and your family at that very sad time."
Dean portrayed Will until his shocking exit last year, which saw the character die from a heart attack on Christmas Day in an explosive twist.
After constant speculation that Will could still be alive, Dean took to Instagram to shut down rumours and confirm his deparutre.
"There was a little conjecture as to whether will was dead. He's dead," Dean said in a video. "It's time to move on and move on we shall."
