Tributes flood in to Emmerdale boss

Emmerdale cast and crew have paid tribute to the soap's mastermind Gavin Blyth after his death at the age of 41.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Nov 2010, 09:57 BST
Updated 30th Nov 2010, 09:58 BST

The married father-of-three, series producer of the ITV1 show, had suffered a "short illness".

Blyth, whose children range from one to 15, leaves a widow Suzy. He is thought to have been recently diagnosed with cancer.

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The soap's executive producer, Steve November, said: "Gavin has made an immense contribution to Emmerdale.

"As a friend and colleague he will be missed an incredible amount by us all."

Actors on the series spoke of their admiration for their boss.

Danny Miller, who plays teenager Aaron Livesy, wrote on Twitter: "A friend, a incredibly intelligent man, great father and husband. And a true gent. God bless you mate and may you rest in peace. Wouldn't be the person I am today without the legend that is Gavin Blyth."

Lyndon Ogbourne, who recently left the role of Nathan Wylde, said: "Gavin Blyth was a friend, a total gent and a true legend."

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