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Toby Kirkup dead latest – Emmerdale and Peaky Blinders star, 48, died home ALONE just hours after hospital discharge

AN ACTOR who played roles in Peaky Blinders and Emmerdale died alone just hours after being sent home from hospital, an inquest has heard.

Toby Kirkup, 48, was admitted to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on August 29 after he had been experiencing chest pains and a tingling sensation in his arms.

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Doctors diagnosed him with gastritis and he was sent home back to Titanic Mills in Slaithwaite.

But later that afternoon his condition worsened, with him beginning to vomit before he eventually suffered a cardiac arrest, Bradford Coroner’s Court heard.

A post mortem established that his death was a result of natural causes - but his family have had concerns about his treatment.

Read our Tony Kirkup blog for the latest updates on his death...

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WHAT OTHER SHOWS HAD TOBY BEEN IN?

Kirkup also featured in Emmerdale, as well as playing  James Scotsan in Channel 4's The Mill.

Kirkup also had a role in the BBC production of Testament Of Youth.

As well as acting, Toby also worked as a writer, stagehand and TV presenter.

The actor was also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles.

He took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

Kirkup studied drama at the University of Huddersfield had hopes of starting a masters degree in creative writing at Leeds University.  

TOBY KIRKUP CAREER

He had studied drama at the University of Huddersfield and worked as a writer, stagehand, TV presenter and actor.

He played the part of a police officer in BBC’s Peaky Blinders, as well as featuring in Emmerdale and Channel 4’s The Mill.

He also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles and most recently took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

OBITURARY FOR TOBY KIRKUP IS PUBLISHED

It read: “On the 29th August 2020 Toby died suddenly at home in Huddersfield aged 48.

“Beloved son of Philip and Pamela younger brother of Dominic and Sammy. Much loved father to Isabella and dear friend to many.

“Private service at Church of St Thomas, Thurstonland on Monday 21st of September followed by private committal at Huddersfield Crematorium.

“Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu of ACA UK. All enquires to Highfield Funeral Service Tel 01484 428243.”

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IS TOBY KIRKUP MARRIED?

It is not known whether Kirkup was married.

However, friends and family described him as ‘always lovely to speak to’, according to Yorkshire Live.

WHAT OTHER SHOWS HAD TOBY BEEN IN?

Kirkup also featured in Emmerdale, as well as playing  James Scotsan in Channel 4's The Mill.

Kirkup also had a role in the BBC production of Testament Of Youth.

As well as acting, Toby also worked as a writer, stagehand and TV presenter.

The actor was also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles.

He took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

Kirkup studied drama at the University of Huddersfield had hopes of starting a masters degree in creative writing at Leeds University.  

TRIBUTES FROM OLD UNI FRIENDS

Following the death of Peaky Blinders star Toby Kirkup, tributes flooded in. According to Yorkshire Live a former university friend described the late actor as a "real character".

They said: “RIP Toby, you were a real character at uni & often made lectures much more interesting, sorry it ended this way.”

TOBY KIRKUP CAREER

He had studied drama at the University of Huddersfield and worked as a writer, stagehand, TV presenter and actor.

He played the part of a police officer in BBC’s Peaky Blinders, as well as featuring in Emmerdale and Channel 4's The Mill.

He also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles and most recently took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

EXPLAINED: WHAT IS GASTRITIS?

Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed after it’s been damaged.

It’s a common condition with a wide range of causes.

For most people, gastritis is not serious and improves quickly if treated. But if not, it can last for years.

WHAT OTHER SHOWS HAD TOBY BEEN IN?

Kirkup also featured in Emmerdale, as well as playing  James Scotsan in Channel 4's The Mill.

Kirkup also had a role in the BBC production of Testament Of Youth.

As well as acting, Toby also worked as a writer, stagehand and TV presenter.

The actor was also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles.

He took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

Kirkup studied drama at the University of Huddersfield had hopes of starting a masters degree in creative writing at Leeds University.  

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TOBY'S THEATRE PAST

Friends and family have been paying tribute to Toby as “always pleasant, polite and friendly” and “always lovely to speak to”, reports Yorkshire Live.

He had studied drama at the University of Huddersfield and worked as a writer, stagehand, TV presenter and actor.

He played the part of a police officer in BBC’s Peaky Blinders, as well as featuring in Emmerdale and Channel 4’s The Mill.

He also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles and most recently took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

EXPLAINED: WHAT IS GASTRITIS?

Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed after it’s been damaged.

It’s a common condition with a wide range of causes.

For most people, gastritis is not serious and improves quickly if treated. But if not, it can last for years.

EXPLAINED: WHAT IS GASTRITIS?

Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed after it’s been damaged.

It’s a common condition with a wide range of causes.

For most people, gastritis is not serious and improves quickly if treated. But if not, it can last for years.

WHAT HAPPENED TO TOBY KIRKUP?

Toby Kirkup, 48, was admitted to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on August 29 after he had been experiencing chest pains and a tingling sensation in his arms.

Doctors diagnosed him with gastritis and he was sent home back to Titanic Mills in Slaithwaite.

But later that afternoon his condition worsened, with him beginning to vomit before he eventually suffered a cardiac arrest, Bradford Coroner’s Court heard.

A post mortem established that his death was a result of natural causes – but his family have had concerns about his treatment.

WHAT EVENTS LED UP TO TOBY KIRKDALE’S DEATH?

The 48-year-old, whose acting credits include Emmerdale and the hit BBC series Peaky Blinders, died at home after attending Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on 29 August 2020.

Yorkshire Live reports that Kirkup sought medical advice after suffering from chest pains and a tingling sensation in his arms.

After being diagnosed with gastritis, he was discharged and returned to his home in Slaithwaite.

His condition then deteriorated and he began vomiting before suffering a cardiac arrest. A post mortem established his death was the result of natural causes.

TOBY'S THEATRE PAST

Friends and family have been paying tribute to Toby as “always pleasant, polite and friendly” and “always lovely to speak to”, reports Yorkshire Live.

He had studied drama at the University of Huddersfield and worked as a writer, stagehand, TV presenter and actor.

He played the part of a police officer in BBC’s Peaky Blinders, as well as featuring in Emmerdale and Channel 4’s The Mill.

He also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles and most recently took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

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PEAKY BLINDERS AND EMMERDALE STAR TOBY KIRKUP DIED ALONE SHORTLY AFTER BEING SENT HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Toby Kirkup who played roles in Peaky Blinders and Emmerdale died alone just hours after being sent home from hospital, an inquest has heard.

Kirkup, 48, was admitted to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on August 29 after he had been experiencing chest pains and a tingling sensation in his arms.

Read more here.

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The Emmerdale actor’s family had requested that the coroner examine his body, after a post-mortem report claimed he died of natural causes.

Kirkup's family also raised concerns about the medical care he received from the hospital.

Another hearing in the case has been scheduled for September 30.

PEAKY BLINDERS AND EMMERDALE STAR TOBY KIRKUP DIED ALONE SHORTLY AFTER BEING SENT HOME FROM HOSPITAL

Toby Kirkup who played roles in Peaky Blinders and Emmerdale died alone just hours after being sent home from hospital, an inquest has heard.

Kirkup, 48, was admitted to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary on August 29 after he had been experiencing chest pains and a tingling sensation in his arms.

Read more here.

OBITURARY FOR TOBY KIRKUP IS PUBLISHED

It read: “On the 29th August 2020 Toby died suddenly at home in Huddersfield aged 48.

“Beloved son of Philip and Pamela younger brother of Dominic and Sammy. Much loved father to Isabella and dear friend to many.

“Private service at Church of St Thomas, Thurstonland on Monday 21st of September followed by private committal at Huddersfield Crematorium.

“Family flowers only please. Donation in lieu of ACA UK. All enquires to Highfield Funeral Service Tel 01484 428243.”

IS TOBY KIRKUP MARRIED?

It is not known whether Kirkup was married.

However, friends and family described him as ‘always lovely to speak to’, according to Yorkshire Live.

WHAT OTHER SHOWS HAD TOBY BEEN IN?

Kirkup also featured in Emmerdale, as well as playing  James Scotsan in Channel 4's The Mill.

Kirkup also had a role in the BBC production of Testament Of Youth.

As well as acting, Toby also worked as a writer, stagehand and TV presenter.

The actor was also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles.

He took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

Kirkup studied drama at the University of Huddersfield had hopes of starting a masters degree in creative writing at Leeds University.  

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TRIBUTES FROM OLD UNI FRIENDS

Following the death of Peaky Blinders star Toby Kirkup, tributes flooded in. According to Yorkshire Live a former university friend described the late actor as a "real character".

They said: “RIP Toby, you were a real character at uni & often made lectures much more interesting, sorry it ended this way.”

TOBY KIRKUP CAREER

He had studied drama at the University of Huddersfield and worked as a writer, stagehand, TV presenter and actor.

He played the part of a police officer in BBC’s Peaky Blinders, as well as featuring in Emmerdale and Channel 4's The Mill.

He also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles and most recently took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

WHAT OTHER SHOWS HAD TOBY BEEN IN?

Kirkup also featured in Emmerdale, as well as playing  James Scotsan in Channel 4’s The Mill.

Kirkup also had a role in the BBC production of Testament Of Youth.

As well as acting, Toby also worked as a writer, stagehand and TV presenter.

The actor was also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles.

He took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

Kirkup studied drama at the University of Huddersfield had hopes of starting a masters degree in creative writing at Leeds University.  

TOBY KIRKUP CAREER

He had studied drama at the University of Huddersfield and worked as a writer, stagehand, TV presenter and actor.

He played the part of a police officer in BBC’s Peaky Blinders, as well as featuring in Emmerdale and Channel 4’s The Mill.

He also was a big fan of Shakepearean roles and most recently took part in productions of Richard III and Henry V for the Manchester-based Ragged School Drama.

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