Emmerdale pay tribute to tragic toddler who played Leo Dingle

Last night, Emmerdale payed a tribute to a dear cast-mate who tragically passed away.

Little Harry Whittaker, who played the role of Leo Dingle, Rhona and Marlon’s son, on the soap, sadly passed away on July 1^st.

A spokesperson for the soap said: “Very sadly we can confirm Harry Whittaker’s passing last Tuesday 1^st July. We will all miss him greatly and have offered our sincerest condolences to his family at this very sad time.” The cause of Harry’s death has not been disclosed.

His on-screen dad, Mark Charnock, gave a lovely tribute to the little boy on his Twitter account, writing: “Our superhero. We were lucky to know you and hear your laugh. You lit up our lives, dearest, loveliest, Harry.”

Last night’s episode of Emmerdale ended with a message for the little boy, reading: “To Harry, With Love” and a sweet picture of Harry.