'Emmerdale' stars mourn their boss

The cast and crew of Emmerdale have paid tribute to the soap's mastermind, who has died aged 41 after a short illness.

Gavin Blyth, series producer of the hit ITV1 show, is thought to have been diagnosed with cancer. Actors on the series spoke of their admiration for their boss. Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy) called him "a friend and a true gent".