Benidorm star Tony Maudsley has been left absolutely 'devastated' after his friend and colleague was tragically found dead.
The 55-year-old actor, who portrayed hairdresser Kenneth Du Beke in the hit ITV sitcom, took to X, formerly Twitter, today (10 January) to share the 'sad' news that Michael McGarrigle had passed away.
McGarrigle previously worked in the costume and wardrobe department on the show.
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Just yesterday (9 January), Maudsley posted a missing poster of McGarrigle who was last seen in Glasgow on Sunday (7 January) morning.
It read: "TWITTER HELP NEEDED!! This is our friend MICHAEL MCGARRIGLE.
"Michael is a valued member of our BENIDORM family having worked on the show as our costume supervisor for many years.
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"He has been missing for several days, last seen in the early hours of Sunday morning in the Glasgow area."
The posted continued: "We, his friends and family are extremely concerned for his safety and would appeal to anyone who may have seen him in the last 48 hours to contact Glasgow Police."
Since then, Maudsley has shared an update on the case and shared with fans an old photo of himself and McGarrigle embracing in a hug beaming ear to ear.
He tweeted: "Thank you so much to everyone for all your efforts in reposting our appeal to find Michael yesterday.
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"I'm so sad to say that we found out late last night that we've lost our beautiful friend."
Maudsley continued: "Our whole Benidorm family is devastated and we'll miss him hugely. RIP Michael."
Fans have since rushed in to give their condolences for the friends and family of Michael with one Twitter user writing: "So very sorry to hear this sad news Tony. I send my condolences to you and his family."
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A second pinned: "So sorry to hear this news Tony I'm sending sincere condolences to you and Benidorm family and also the family of Michael."
"I’m so sorry to hear this news. Thinking of his family, friends and dear colleagues," offered a third.
A fourth chimed in: "Sending my deepest condolences to everyone who knew Michael."
Another echoed: "We are all devastated by this. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share posts to help find him."
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"Sorry to hear your sad news. May he rest in peace," added a final Twitter user.
A Police Scotland spokesperson told Tyka: "Around 10.10am on Thursday, 11 January, 2024, we received a report of a body in the River Clyde in Glasgow near Mavisbank Quay.
"Officers attended and the body of a man was recovered.
"Formal identification has yet to take place but the family of the man has been informed."
If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677
Topics: Celebrity, TV And Film
Rhiannon Ingle