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Danny Miller’s heartfelt tribute to Emmerdale co-star Ryan Hawley

Roberts final scenes in the soap aired on Friday

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Actor Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale, has paid an emotional tribute to his TV husband Ryan Hawley, as Robert Sugden’s exit scenes aired.

Danny posted a picture with Ryan on Twitter.

Alongside the picture he wrote: “What a pleasure the last five years has been. An incredible actor and a beautiful man.

What a pleasure the last five years has been.

“To share the laughs, the screen and an iconic soap partnership with you has been nothing other than an honour brother!

“Aaron lost his husband. I lose a good friend.

“Farewell for now, my man.”

Ryan and Danny play Robert and Aaron (Credit: ITV)

Fans rushed to tweet their replies to the tribute.

One wrote: “You have set me off again Danny. You are both such an iconic soap partnership that will be so missed. Hopefully one day Robron can be reuinted.

“Wishing Ryan good luck in future adventures.”

A second tweeted: “Forever iconic, forever in our hearts.”

A third said: “Best partnership period! Going to miss Robron so much and thank you Ryan for five amazing years!”

Viewers know Robert was sentenced to life in prison, serving a minimum of 14 years, for the murder of Lee Posner.

Lee raped Robert’s sister Victoria earlier this year resulting in the chef getting pregnant.

Victoria raped by lee
Lee raped Victoria (Credit: ITV)

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Robert was set on getting revenge on the rapist after Victoria’s case couldn’t be taken to court, but when Lee agreed to sign over all parental rights to Vic’s unborn baby, they thought it would keep him away.

However, when Lee admitted to Robert he raped Vic and hinted he would go out and do it again, Robert hit Lee over the back of the head.

Robert attacked Lee Emmerdale
Robert attacked Lee (Credit: ITV)

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Several weeks later, Lee died, more than likely as a result of the injuries Robert had inflicted.

In Friday’s episode of the ITV soap (November 1 2019), Robert was told he would be moved to a prison in the Isle of Wight.

But Robert couldn’t bring himself to tell Aaron the truth when he came to visit for what would be the last time.

As they were reminiscing, Robert gave his wedding ring back to his husband saying it would only get nicked.

But before he went back to his cell he broke down and made Aaron promise he’d never forget him, but didn’t tell him about the prison move.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.

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Charlotte Rodrigues
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Charlotte Rodrigues joined Entertainment Daily in April 2018, as Audience Engagement Executive. A huge soap fan, Charlotte then became Senior Soap Writer, delivering the latest storylines and spoilers to our followers.

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