Emmerdale's Bradley Riches Mourns Great-Grandmother Before Wedding

Emmerdale actor Bradley Riches shared heartbreaking news on social media this week, announcing the death of his great-grandmother just days before his upcoming wedding to partner Scott Johnston.

The 24-year-old, who joined the ITV soap last year as Lewis Barton, the younger brother of Ross Barton, posted a childhood photo of himself alongside his great-grandmother on Instagram. In the caption, Riches expressed his grief, writing, "Never did I think I would be saying goodbye to my Gt Nanny just days before my wedding. Before she passed, she told me she'd be with me on my big day and I know she will be. She loved Scott so much, never questioned us, just loved us fully. I will miss you every day. See ya later love you xxx."

Riches, known for his role as the first neurodivergent character on Emmerdale, has been open about his own autism and the importance of representation in media. Lewis arrived in the fictional Yorkshire village in May 2023, seeking answers about his biological mother, Emma Barton, and has since formed key relationships, including a close friendship with Nicola King and a flirty connection with Vinny Dingle. His return alongside brother Ross, played by Michael...