Ron Dixon (Brookside)
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| Brookside character | |
| Ron Dixon | |
|---|---|
| Played by | Vince Earl |
| Duration | 1990–2003 |
| Date of Birth | 25th December 1947 |
| Date of Death | -- |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Occupation | |
| Family | Bev, Mike, Jacqui Tony, Megan Cyril |
Ronald William "Ron" Dixon was a fictional character in the British soap opera, Brookside, played by Vince Earl from 1990 until the final episode in 2003, during which time he was involved in several major storylines.
He divorced his first wife "DD" shortly after arriving in Brookside Close. He then became engaged to Bev McLoughlin and in 1993 she gave birth to a son called Josh, but they split up a few months later after revealing that Josh wasn't his son. He was actually Ron's grandson and the son of Ron's son Mike.
At around the same time, Ron's 14-year-old son Tony was left in a coma after fracturing his skull in a car crash which had claimed the life of Frank Rogers. Frank had crashed after swerved to avoid an oncoming car which was being driven recklessly by neighbour, Jimmy Corkhill. Tony never regained full consciousness and died four months later.
Ron later married teenage sweetheart Anthea Brindley who had revealed to him that he was the father of her daughter, Megan . In December 2000 his life was hit by another tragedy when his son Mike was badly injured in a car crash caused by neighbour Tim O'Leary, who had fled the scene after crashing the stolen car that he had been driving. Mike suffered spinal injuries and was unable to walk for six months.
In May 2001, after a succession of robberies at his house, Ron finally snapped and bought a gun off Sotto, an acquaintance of Tim O'Leary, which he eventually used on a burglar who had entered his house. The burglar was Clint Moffat, the brother of his daughter Jacqui's boyfriend, Robbie. Ron was charged with his murder. He was released on bail but following his trial Ron was incarcerated for nine months, four of which he served for possessing a firearm. After the verdict, Anthea left Ron and the close.
In 2003, Ron married Bev and in the final episode, Ron, Bev and Josh moved away from the close.
[edit] Family
- Father: Cyril Dixon (deceased)
- Wife: Bev Dixon
- Sons: Mike Dixon,Tony Dixon (deceased)
- Daughters: Jacqui Farnham, Megan Brindley
- Grandchildren: Harry Farnham,Josh Dixon, Beth Dixon, Michael Dixon
