Dennis Richardson (Hollyoaks)

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Dennis Richardson was a fictional character on the Channel 4 British soap opera Hollyoaks. He was played by actor David McAllister from 1999-2003.

[edit] Character History

Dennis was a teacher at Hollyoaks Comprehensive School. He was married to Helen and was father to Lewis and Mandy. He was an alcoholic, which caused him to be a terrible husband and father. He used to beat his wife and children up. He sexually abused his daughter when she was little and then raped her when he found out that she was going out with Sol. After running away, Mandy, on her return told the police what her father had done to her and he was arrested and the case went to court where he was found guilty of rape.

He was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment in November 1998. However he was released in April 2003 and he came back to Hollyoaks. Dennis tried to talk to Mandy to explain why he had done what he had but she refused to listen. Dennis tried to become friends with Helen again when she took him to the place where Lewis' ashes had been scattered. Mandy, Max, Mr C and Tony turned up to try and get rid of Dennis and a fight broke out between Max and Dennis when Max punched him.

He was convicted of his crimes, and eventually was let out of prison. Dennis was last seen telling Mandy that he had cancer and he was dying hoping she might at least forgive him. She went out and brought him some alcohol to quicken his death, telling him she could never forgive him and he eventualy died of liver damage. As a final fitting end, his ashes were washed down the drain by Helen.