Emmerdale's Danny Miller fights back tears as he says 'I've lost my dad'

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Emmerdale's Danny Miller fights back tears as he says 'I've lost my dad'
Emmerdale star Danny Miller has opened up on his father's battle with dementia, admitting that he's 'lost' his dad and that it's 'hard to cope with'
Emmerdale's Danny Miller has spoken candidly about his father's ongoing battle with dementia
Danny Miller, best known for his role as Aaron Dingle on Emmerdale, appeared visibly emotional during a recent interview on Loose Women as he opened up about his father's battle with dementia. The actor joined the ITV panel show to give fans a glimpse of what's to come in his character's much-anticipated wedding storyline, teasing that there are a few "surprises" in store.
However, the tone shifted when the conversation turned to more personal matters. Danny, who is currently expecting his third child, became tearful while discussing his father's condition.
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Responding to a question from Denise Welch, he said: "I'm hoping he's watching in his care home back in Manchester because I did tell the care staff there, who are amazing, to pop it on so he could have a little 15 minutes of fame that he's not had for a while."
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Danny's 90-year-old father Vince, once celebrated as the "king of comperes" retired from a remarkable 65-year career in the spotlight in 2017.
The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner added: "My dad is the reason I'm in this business. The truth of the matter is that I've lost my dad, and that's hard for me to cope with because I really, really miss him.
"I miss picking up the phone to him, it's just not possible anymore."
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Danny Miller was visibly emotional during an interview on ITV's Loose Women
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Danny also opened up about the mix of good and bad visits when seeing his father at the care home, reports OK!.
Danny recently shared on Instagram that he's recording these special moments, commenting: "I've started to log that and put that in an Instagram journal because I know there are lots of people I've touched and made relationships with in America who have got the same thing and are looking after their dads.
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"It pains me that I can't pick up the phone to my dad anymore, and I always want to make sure that people out there who are suffering with dementia firsthand or secondhand know you're not alone. It's a horrible, horrible terminal illness."
He finished with a heartfelt message: "I love my dad so much and he's the reason that I'm sat here talking to you today, and I love you, dad if you're watching, keep smiling."
Danny often takes to his social platforms to speak candidly about the devastating impact of dementia and its effects on his family. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
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In a touching tribute last September, Danny celebrated his father Vince's 90th birthday by posting a video where Vince sang 'My Way' to the delight of attendees.
"Dad, you certainly did it your way. Happy 90th, Pal. One to treasure... and still remembers every word," was the emotional caption Danny added to the birthday video.
Renowned as an expressive actor, Danny has lauded his father Vince as "the best in the business," with the admiration being mutual, as Vince has voiced immense pride in his son's accomplishments.
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Vince once proudly stated: "He's doing so very well and he's done it all himself, so now he's up there. I'm so proud."