ITV Share By Rebecca Sayers Dec 15 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Dec 15 2025 Emmerdale viewers ‘heartbroken’ as ITVX early release airs shock death A truly upsetting death Kim Tate Share By Rebecca Sayers Dec 15 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Dec 15 2025 *Warning, this article contains Emmerdale spoilers regarding a surprise death in Kim Tate’s storyline from tonight’s episode. It has not aired on TV yet but is available to watch on ITVX and YouTube. Emmerdale viewers have been left devastated as the soap confirms a shocking death after Kim Tate’s accident. Kim recently got severely injured after Sam and Lydia agreed to let poachers at Home Farm, believing that Kim took advantage of them. However, that clearly wasn’t the case as Kim had actually been planning a Jason Donovan surprise for Lydia. While Kim managed to survive – the same can’t be said for her adored horse Ice. Ice has been part of Kim’s life for years (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale confirms death of Kim’s horse Ice Ice has been there for Kim through the good times and the bad. But in heartbreaking scenes, Joe agreed to let Vanessa put the poor horse down. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Vanessa informs Joe and Dawn that Ice has suffered a shattered bone that will never heal. Because of this, he would be in constant pain. While Dawn suggested they wait for Kim to come around, Joe decided for her – put Ice down as she wouldn’t want him to suffer. Emmerdale viewers will remember Ice as not only the beloved pet of Kim Tate. But also as the one who brought Lydia’s rapist Craig to his end. After Craig was found murdered in a field, it sparked the mystery of who actually done it. But as it turned out it was Ice himself. So, now with Lydia being partially responsible for Ice’s death in Emmerdale, we’re sure her guilt is growing by the minute. And with Kim absolutely heartbroken, she is about to start pushing everyone away. Fans are already heartbroken at the death (Credit: ITV) Viewers left heartbroken But the Emmerdale death has left fans absolutely devastated. Over the years, Ice became a hugely loved part of Emmerdale. And while he may have just been a horse, he was certainly central to a lot of the drama. Naturally, Emmerdale viewers flocked to social media when they say that Ice was the death. And it’s safe to say they were all shocked. One fan penned: “Can’t believe we are losing this legend. Ice has had the courage to do what others didn’t in killing Lydia’s abuser Craig, as well as witnessing the death of Harriet. And even escorted Kim to her wedding on the 50th anniversary episode. Goodbye Ice.” “Not Ice the horse. Poor Kim. That was her pride and joy” another added. A third wrote: “Kim Tate’s horse getting the saddest Emmerdale death by the way. I’m just saying, Leyla who?” Others fumed at Joe for not even consulting Kim on the decision first. One commented: “No because why did Joe have Kim’s horse put down without even telling her? The audacity of this man.” We will miss you, Ice. Read more: Emmerdale spoilers for this week: Moira finds out the truth, Ray rebels and Bear gravely injured, it could be all over for Celia Share Good to Know Share By Rebecca Sayers Dec 15 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Dec 15 2025 Previous Story Next Story
