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Thu Jul 11, 2019, 06:00 AM Jul 2019

RIP Freddie Jones

From the BBC

Tributes have been paid to the British actor Freddie Jones, known to millions as Sandy Thomas in Emmerdale, following his death at the age of 91.

His agent Lesley Duff said he died on 9 July after a short illness.

She remembered Jones - the father of fellow actor Toby - as "a much loved and admired actor, known for his triumphs in theatre, film and TV."

His many feature films include the David Lynch films Dune, Wild at Heart and The Elephant Man.
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