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He shared more details in a caption. He wrote: "Surgery went well. Very happy to have woken up. Many thanks to my surgeon Chris and all the staff." Prior to taking on the role of Emmerdale's Will Taylor, the actor was arguably best known for his portrayal of DS Ray Carling in BBC drama Life on Mars.Dean also pays homage to his birthplace in his role as a presenter on Our Great Yorkshire Life and has also made appearances on the show.Last summer, Dean tied the knot with his long-term partner, Helen Bowen-Green, in a stunning ceremony which was attended by his on-screen wife, Claire King, who plays Kim Tate in the soap.