Emmerdale's Belle and Cain

Emmerdale spoilers tonight see the Dingles take comfort in each other following the news of Zak Dingle‘s death.

During yesterday’s episode, Moira took a phone call from Debbie Dingle informing her of Zak’s passing. She then had the tough job of telling her husband Cain that his dad had died. Cain had only just returned from visiting his dad in Scotland and had informed Moira that Zak was doing much better.

In Emmerdale spoilers for Tuesday October 15, Cain has to tell the rest of the family the sad news.

The Dingles gathered at Wishing Well
Cain informs the family of Zak’s death (Credit: ITV)

News of Zak’s death spreads around the village in Emmerdale spoilers

1. Cain is the bearer of bad news

Cain made an unexpected early return to the Dales from Scotland in yesterday’s episode. Shortly after telling Moira that Zak’s health was improving and that his dad had practically bullied him into returning to Emmerdale, news came from Debbie that Zak had died.

Tonight, Cain informs the rest of the Dingle clan that Zak has passed away. News soon spreads and it’s a sad day for the Dingles and the village at large.

Sam, Belle and Cain reminisce over their dad in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
Sam, Belle and Cain reminisce about Zak (Credit: ITV)

2. The Dingles take comfort in each other

The bereaved family take comfort in being with each other. Cain and Sam later find Belle outside, staring out at the fields.

The siblings reminisce about their late father, all feeling knocked for six by Zak’s death.

Cain sets off to bring Zak home in Emmerdale spoilers

3. Sam and Cain head to Scotland

The villagers gather on Main Street to wave Sam and Cain off, as they poignantly leave for Scotland to bring Zak home for his funeral, which will take place later this week. 

An on-screen funeral for Zak was confirmed earlier this year, following actor Steve Halliwell’s death last December.

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