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Johnny Leeze (born John Harold Glen31st December 1941 in York, North Yorkshire; died 25th October 2020 in Grimsby) played Ned Glover in Emmerdale regularly between August 1994 and January 1999, before returning in May 1999 for on-screen son Roy's wedding to Kelly Windsor and in July and August 2000 for Roy's departure. Prior to this role, he played a driver in April and May 1983.

Johnny appeared in many TV shows such as Last of the Summer Wine, Heartbeat, Doctors, The Royal and even had the regular role of Harry Clayton in Coronation Street in 1985 (having previously appeared in 1982 and later in 2004).

He died on 25th October 2020, aged 78. He tested positive for COVID-19 the day before his death.

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