EMMERDALE star Lisa Riley has opened up on her heartache after losing her beloved great-uncle Burt to coronavirus. The soap actress, 43, spoke openly about her loss with Lorraine Kelly on Good Morning Britain today. ⚠Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Lisa's uncle sadly passed away from the virus aged 104 after being admitted into hospital.
She told Lorraine: "My beautiful uncle Burt, he was 104. He had a bad fall at home and went into hospital. Unfortunately he is one of the statistics, but what a life to celebrate." The star - who is best known for playing Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap - revealed her family are planning to remember Burt by throwing a BBQ once lockdown is over.