With a black screen emerging on television sets, the tribute read: "Dedicated to the memory of Mark Allen 1962-2021." The actor who plays DS Aiden Healy, Kenny Doughty, took to social media to pen his own tribute to the beloved crew member.Sep 10, 2021
- DCI Vera Stanhope (played by Brenda Blethyn) was back with her sidekick, Aiden Healy (Kenny Doughty), as they attempted to solve another murder. As the programme came to a close, the show paid a moving tribute to crew member Mark Allen, who died earlier this year.
- One of his friends and Vera Art Director, Philip Brown, also posted on Twitter about Mark's death before the new season began a couple of weeks ago. He wrote: "On April 10 2021 I received news Mark Allen, who was the resident set painter on Vera, had died from complications following Covid. "He was well respected across the industry.
- [ANALYSIS] Viewers responded to the tribute, with one writing: "Thank you for mentioning Mark. A great man and so pleased to consider him a close friend. "Hardly anyone will have any idea the hours/years dedicated to #Vera. Every set and location the past eight years or more. Deserving of the recognition @VeraSeries."
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