{"id":14958,"date":"2024-11-13T19:25:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T19:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=14958"},"modified":"2024-11-13T13:35:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T13:35:31","slug":"whats-wrong-with-eric-pollard-emmerdale-parkinsons-battle-health-decline-fans-fear-die","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/whats-wrong-with-eric-pollard-emmerdale-parkinsons-battle-health-decline-fans-fear-die\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s wrong with Eric Pollard in Emmerdale? His Parkinson&#8217;s battle and health decline as fans fear he&#8217;s going to die"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eric Pollard is clearly struggling with his health on-screen in Emmerdale right now. But as he appears to be in decline, what exactly is wrong with him? Is this a sign his Parkinson\u2019s is worsening? Or is there something else afoot?<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13201\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11_11_emm_caleb_pollard_04-1-e1730385761551.jpg\" alt=\"Furious Pollard wanted to teach Caleb a lesson (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Furious Pollard wanted to teach Caleb a lesson (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What\u2019s wrong with Eric Pollard in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>Emmerdale\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/10\/longest-serving-emmerdale-characters-all-time-eric-pollard-kim-tate-charity-dingle\/\"> longest-serving character, Eric Pollard<\/a> is currently going through the mill with his health. Struggling with the stress Caleb\u2019s new depot empire is bringing to his daily life with reems of lorries running back and forth along the road by his house, Pollard lost it on Monday.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>When Caleb was dismissive over Eric\u2019s complaints and refused to take him seriously, Pollard took action. He jumped into one of the lorries. But he suffered hand tremors and crashed the vehicle into some crates.\u00a0Pollard was clearly worried about the state of himself as he couldn\u2019t stop shaking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/12\/what-happened-emmerdale-tonight-tina-left-nothing-vinny-double-crossed-cain-fire-caravan\/\">Last night (Tuesday November 12) Pollard desperately<\/a> tried to get a doctor\u2019s appointment to get to the bottom of what was wrong. However he couldn\u2019t get through on the phone and caused a scene in the surgery demanding Ella\u2019s help. He was escorted out by Wendy and Bear.<\/p>\n<p>Things come to head tonight when Pollard can\u2019t get out of bed and is then found wandering the road alone in his slippers by Caleb. Caleb takes him to Liam\u2019s house, but will the good doc come up with a diagnosis? 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   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Wed, May 6<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">19 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\n              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hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 1<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1002620\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1002620\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1002620\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.entertainmentdaily.com\/2023\/11\/01101547\/EMBARGO_EMM_POLLARD_01-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Emmerdale's Eric is sad as he stands in a field alone\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1731\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1002620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eric\u2019s condition will play out on screen for a long time (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Eric diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s in Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>Exactly a year ago, in November 2023, Pollard revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s. Eric first confided in Mandy about his illness, but begged her to keep it a secret. He refused to tell partner Brenda, son David or grandson Jacob.<\/p>\n<p>He confessed that he\u2019d been experiencing numbness and tingling as well as being less steady on his feet.<\/p>\n<p>Emmerdale worked closely with the charity <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkinsons.org.uk\/\">Parkinson\u2019s UK<\/a> to portray the story as accurately as possible. The soap assured viewers the story would play out on screen over a long period of time.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>At the time Emmerdale Producer Laura Shaw said: \u201cWhen Eric Pollard is diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s he\u2019s naturally very scared and unsure of what the condition means for his future. The unique position of a show like Emmerdale means we can tell this story really authentically over a long period of time and we can really shine a light on what a diagnosis like this means and follow Pollard on his journey of learning to live with it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking closely with Parkinson\u2019s UK, who have been guiding us through every step of the way, we hope seeing Pollard\u2019s story helps to raise awareness of Parkinson\u2019s and show the day to day reality of those living with it, as well as the impact it can have on friends, family and the local community.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Eric Pollard actor, Chris Chittell said: \u201cI feel really privileged to be given this storyline. Parkinson\u2019s is indiscriminate, deceptive and wickedly unkind targeting so many. I want to do this storyline justice for the most courageous of people who are having to bear the brunt of this condition.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14849\" style=\"width: 1867px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14849 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pollard.png\" alt=\"Eric is struggling to hold it together - but why? (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1867\" height=\"1062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pollard.png 1867w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pollard-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pollard-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pollard-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pollard-1536x874.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1867px) 100vw, 1867px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eric is struggling to hold it together \u2013 but why? (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Is Eric Pollard going to die in Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>This week\u2019s scenes have concerned fans who have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/12\/emmerdale-fans-fear-pollard-life-health-takes-turn-christmas-death-rumours\/\">speculated Pollard might die. It comes after a freshly dug grave<\/a> was spotted on set by a fan on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/all-about-emmerdale\/emmerdale-tour\/\">Emmerdale tour<\/a>. The grave is positioned next to his beloved wife Val \u2013 could this mean something? With Pollard clearly unwell, viewers have started to wonder.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Why is the grave next to Val Omg Not Eric <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Emmerdale?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Emmerdale<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4TETfEdtYi\">pic.twitter.com\/4TETfEdtYi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Soaps and Tv Frantic (@LoveSoapsntv) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LoveSoapsntv\/status\/1856064123185873296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>One fan commented on X: \u201cEmmerdale are so setting up Eric\u2019s death this is so sad.\u201d Another added: \u201c<span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\">Don\u2019t like <\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q\">Eric<\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"> getting bad when it\u2019s nearly Christmas. Don\u2019t want a Christmas death.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In fact, tonight we will discover Pollard does not have access to his usual medication due to a shortage. That and the stress caused by his altercation with Caleb are what is escalating his symptoms. But can Liam help Pollard get back on top of this?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not long before defiant Eric is back working in the shop, much to Caleb\u2019s surprise. He\u2019s not giving up yet!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>And with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/12\/emmerdale-spoilers-next-week-cain-blood-hands-moira-surgery-steph-arrives-christmas-wedding\/\">Christmas wedding on the horizon for him and Brenda<\/a> there\u2019s still life in Pollard yet. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/11\/emmerdale-three-theories-brenda-leave-emmerdale-lesley-dunlop-exit\/\">Brenda is also said to be leaving<\/a> after 16 years, so chances are there\u2019s also more drama ahead too.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/09\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-complete-guide-exits-returns-newcomers\/\"><b>Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale? 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