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Waterloo Road’ Actor Reece Douglas Says His Father Died by Suicide

He shared the news in an Instagram tribute that prompted condolences from fellow actors.

Overview

  • Douglas disclosed the loss on Instagram on October 30, posting a personal message to his followers.
  • He wrote, “I love you so much dad … I’m going to make you so proud,” in a tribute reported by multiple outlets.
  • He paired the message with a photo of himself smiling alongside his father, and no further details have been released.
  • Public figures including Emmerdale’s Danny Miller and actor Anthony Quinn commented with condolences on the post.
  • Known for playing Denzil Kelly on BBC’s Waterloo Road from 2009 to 2012, Douglas now leads the tech start-up Social Plug, and news reports signposted support resources such as Samaritans.