On April 6, it was sadly announced Emmerdale and Aliens actor Jay Benedict has died.The news was announced on Twitter by his management who sent their condolences to his family.American-born actor Jay Benedict has died at the age of 68 following contracting coronavirus COVID-19.This was confirmed on the TCG Artist Management on Twitter who wrote: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear client Jay Benedict, who this afternoon lost his battle with COVID-19.
Our thoughts are with his family."The star who was born in Burbank, California is well-known for his roles in James Cameron’s Aliens and Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy.He also played Doug Hamilton in Emmerdale, which many fans in the UK will know him.