Reece Douglas, best known for playing Denzil Kelly in the BBC school drama Waterloo Road, has shared a heartbreaking tribute to his father after he took his own life
Waterloo Road star Reece Douglas has revealed the heartbreaking news his dad has tragically taken his own life.
Reece joined the cast of the BBC school drama in 2009 playing Denzil Kelly. His storyline followed him struggling to fit in at school due to a difficult home environment and family situation.
His character was killed off in series seven in 2012 when he died in a lorry accident while travelling up to Scotland. But his acting career didn’t stop there, infact it was just the beginning.
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Reece, went on to star in shows like Doctors, Casualty and Holby City but has now stepped away from acting to pursue a new career in tech. He’s the CEO of a tech start-up called Social Plug. The company “connects brands and agencies to content creators”.
On Thursday, October 30 he shared the devastating news on social media. He took to Instagram to share a heartbreaking tribute to his father.
Sharing a photo of him and his dad smiling together he wrote: “I love you so much dad. Knowing my dad recently, more so than ever, never did I truly know he’d take his life. I’m going to make you so proud.”
His 13,000 followers were quick to share their support in the comments section, with one saying: “So sorry to hear this @reecedouglas1. Thinking of you and your family. You’ll continue to make him proud everyday. Sending so much love”. Another wrote: “Im so sorry for your loss. I know it dosnt help the pain but he is now not in pain amd watching over you. Im 1000000% sure he couldn’t of been prouder of you.”
Emmerdale’s Danny Miller commented: “Oh mate I’m so sorry! Sending loads of love brother” and former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actor Anthony Quinn wrote: “Sorry to hear the news mate. Sending love and thoughts to you and family.”
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