Hollyoaks kills off major character as huge star quits 23 years after joining soap

HOLLYOAKS has revealed that Luke Morgan will die this summer - after Gary Lucy quit the soap.

The actor originally joined the Channel 4 soap 23 years ago and now he is set to depart the role of Luke.

Viewers know Luke has been suffering from dementia for several years with it progressively getting worse.

And now in a flash-forward episode the soap has revealed that Luke will die in July.

Touching scenes saw his son Ollie with his dad’s funeral in a scene dated July 7.

Ollie, dressed in full funeral garb, put down an order of service in the dining room.

It read: "In loving memory and celebration for the life of Luke Morgan."

The episode also revealed that Ollie will begin filming a video diary over the coming months as his dad loses his life.

He tried to interview his dad outside The Dog but Luke had trouble keeping his attention on the chat.

So instead Ollie decided to interview Luke’s friends and family about his life and history for the film.

Later Cindy, Luke, Zara, Tony, Diane and Darren all assembled for a get together ahead of Cindy and Luke’s wedding.

In a speech, Zara told them all: "On July 7, my big brother gets to marry Cindy. 

“And I want her to know how lucky he is to have her in his life. And I couldn't ask for a better sister-in-law."

But fans now know that is the date of Luke’s funeral meaning the pair may not marry.

Actor Gary originally joined the soap in 1999 and was part of some of the most hard-hitting stories the soap has done including being the survivor of a brutal rape.

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He rejoined the soap in 2017 full-time after a 15 year absence. 

Hollyoaks has been contacted for comment.