Emmerdale fans can’t stop crying as soap legend Zak Dingle dies in emotional episode
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Fans were left in tears after watching Emmerdale on Tuesday evening (October 15) after news of Zak Dingle’s death spread through the village. In heartbreaking scenes Moira Dingle was the one who broke the news to Cain Dingle that his father had passed away.
Zak was living in Scotland with Debbie Dingle who rang Moira to explain he had died. After Cain found out he went to find his siblings - Sam and Belle - to tell them the devastating news. The episode showed the rest of the Dingle family finding out about Zak’s passing with everyone left sobbing.
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The Dingle family have faced many deaths over the years including Ben Dingle, Butch Dingle, Tricia and Lisa. However, because Steve Halliwell who played Zak died in real life, the heartbreaking episode and the cast crying felt that bit more real.
Actor Steve Halliwell who played Zak Dingle for over 30 years passed away in December 2023 aged 77. The actor died peacefully at home with his family after a period of ill health.
After watching the episode, fans took to social media. One person wrote: “"I'm crying like a baby.” Another added “Watching tonight’s @emmerdale oh my god so emotional I can’t stop crying. I didn’t know this was coming.”
This week the ITV soap will air scenes of Zak’s funeral with rumours a long ost family member will return to the village but who could it be? Fans are hoping Debbie Dingle will make her soap comeback but it could be someone new as we all know the Dingle family is a very big family.
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