{"id":15388,"date":"2024-11-15T13:05:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T13:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=15388"},"modified":"2024-11-15T13:05:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T13:05:10","slug":"alice-stop-cancer-treatment-classic-emmerdale-times-emmerdale-emotionally-destroyed-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/alice-stop-cancer-treatment-classic-emmerdale-times-emmerdale-emotionally-destroyed-us\/","title":{"rendered":"As Alice decides to stop cancer treatment in Classic Emmerdale 8 other times Emmerdale emotionally destroyed us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday\u2019s episode of Classic Emmerdale sees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/15\/classic-emmerdale-spoilers-alice-decision-debbie-danger\/\">Alice come to terms with her decision to stop the treatment for her cancer<\/a>. In some of the most devastating scenes ever aired on Emmerdale, a heartbroken Alice tries to record a video for baby Samson to help him remember her \u2013 but she can\u2019t stop crying.<\/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<p>And neither could we. As these scenes air again, here are a look back at some more of the most tear-jerking Emmerdale moments ever. Tissues at the ready!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10690\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10690\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10690\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13_10_emm_cain_faith_02-scaled-e1664292829481.jpg\" alt=\"Faith Dingle died in Cain Dingle's arms in Emmerdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13_10_emm_cain_faith_02-scaled-e1664292829481.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13_10_emm_cain_faith_02-scaled-e1664292829481-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13_10_emm_cain_faith_02-scaled-e1664292829481-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/13_10_emm_cain_faith_02-scaled-e1664292829481-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10690\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cain bid a heartbreaking goodbye to his mum on her deathbed (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Faith dies in Cain\u2019s arms<\/h2>\n<p>Dingle matriarch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/faith-dingle\/\">Faith<\/a> passed away in her son\u2019s arms after being diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in 2022. The pair shared a tumultuous relationship over the years, but reconciled enough to break Cain\u2019s heart when she died \u2013 having taken a fatal overdose so as to go out in her own terms.<\/p>\n<p>Cain was left devastated as he bid his mother farewell, leading to one of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/13\/14-most-memorable-deaths-emmerdale-murder-sinister-happenings-sudden-departures\/\"> saddest soap deaths ever seen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-431\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-431\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Emmerdale-Lisa-dies.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Dingle dies\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Emmerdale-Lisa-dies.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Emmerdale-Lisa-dies-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Emmerdale-Lisa-dies-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Emmerdale-Lisa-dies-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Emmerdale-Lisa-dies-1200x627.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There wasn\u2019t a dry eye in the house after Lisa\u2019s sad death (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Goodbye Zak and Lisa<\/h2>\n<p>In scenes which aired last month, there was more heartbreak in store for the Dingles as they learned that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/16\/best-episode-emmerdale-fans-cain-dingles-zaks-death\/\">Zak had died<\/a>. As the family came together for a poignant funeral for the mighty Dingle, viewers were reminded of an earlier sad death \u2013 Lisa, who passed away at home, on the day of her wedding to Zak in 2019.<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-5 grid-cols-6\">\n          <a class=\"!no-underline col-span-4 mr-5 cursor-pointer mb-3 hover:!bg-[var(--color-v-white)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] block [-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent] uppercase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/category\/spoilers\/\">\n        <h2 class=\"font-[var(--font-v-font)] text-[var(--color-v-primary)] font-bold !text-2xl flex flex-row place-content-baseline !mb-0 max-sm:ml-[10px]\">\n          <span class=\"flex-initial mr-2 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\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\"> Mon, May 4<\/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\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">3 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\/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\">3 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\">4 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\/moira-recruits-dawn-todd-beds-hope-bear\/\">\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\/Fan-theory-Split-36.jpg\" alt=\"Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear\">\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\"> Thu, Apr 30<\/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\">Moira recruits Dawn, Todd beds in and hope for Bear<\/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\/dont-worry-that-was-not-moira-revenge-joe-emmerdale-spoilers-confirm-real-plan-next-week\/\">\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-2026-04-28T153547.115.jpg\" alt=\"Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live\">\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\">May 4 - 8<\/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\">Moira's real plan confirmed after letting Joe live<\/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 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-moira-crisis-revelation-leaves-family-distraught\/\">\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-2026-04-28T132835.379.jpg\" alt=\"Cain and Moira in crisis as his revelation leaves the family distraught\">\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\"> Wed, Apr 29<\/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\">Cain and Moira in crisis as his revelation leaves the family distraught<\/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><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>Zak returned home to find Lisa unresponsive on the sofa \u2013 his heart breaking as he realised that Lisa had died. A sad end for one of the soap\u2019s most iconic couples.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15447\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15447\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EMBARGO_EMM_POLLARD_01-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pollard looking upset in a field on Emmerdale\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EMBARGO_EMM_POLLARD_01-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EMBARGO_EMM_POLLARD_01-scaled-1-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EMBARGO_EMM_POLLARD_01-scaled-1-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EMBARGO_EMM_POLLARD_01-scaled-1-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EMBARGO_EMM_POLLARD_01-scaled-1-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EMBARGO_EMM_POLLARD_01-scaled-1-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pollard was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Eric\u2019s Parkinson\u2019s diagnosis<\/h2>\n<p>Soap legend Eric Pollard hasn\u2019t always been one of Emmerdale\u2019s most sympathetic figures \u2013 playing the part of conniving businessman, scheming husband and out-and-out villain. He\u2019s mellowed a lot in recent years \u2013 especially since the death of wife Val \u2013 and has recently shown a new vulnerability since being diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Scenes this week have seen Pollard attempt to come to terms with his condition, struggling as it derailed his feud with Caleb. In unexpectedly sweet scenes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/13\/what-happened-emmerdale-tonight-eric-answers-illness-jai-truth-tina-not-gone\/\">Caleb came to Pollard\u2019s aid on Wednesday<\/a>, giving him an unlikely frenemy to confide in. While the Pollard of old is never far from the surface, his struggle with his own vulnerability and mortality has been quietly devastating. Still wouldn\u2019t trust him as far as we can throw him though.<\/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! 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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><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<figure id=\"attachment_15416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15416\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15416\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Holly-Emmerdale.jpg\" alt=\"Holly dead under a blanket on Ememrdale\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Holly-Emmerdale.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Holly-Emmerdale-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Holly-Emmerdale-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Holly-Emmerdale-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moira found daughter Holly dead in bed (Credit: ITV\/YouTube)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Holly\u2019s drug overdose<\/h2>\n<p>Holly Barton died in 2016, following a fatal heroin overdose. This followed a lengthy struggle with addiction. During this time, she had gotten clean, and then relapsed again. Returning home after making a new life for herself in London, Holly\u2019s addiction came back harder than ever.<\/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>Once again, viewers were led to believe she was clean so when she died, it came as a shock not just to mum Moira, but to fans too. After all, actress Sophie Powles\u2019 exit hadn\u2019t even been advertised prior to the episode\u2019s transmission. We\u2019re still reeling from the shock.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15413\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15413\" style=\"width: 1758px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15413\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_1687280aw.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1758\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_1687280aw.jpg 1758w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_1687280aw-1024x874.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_1687280aw-150x128.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_1687280aw-768x655.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_1687280aw-1536x1311.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1758px) 100vw, 1758px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jackson told Aaron that he wanted to end his own life (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Jackson\u2019s assisted suicide<\/h2>\n<p>Becoming a quadriplegic after a train accident, Jackson struggled to adjust to his new living situation. And, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/09\/emmerdale-aaron-beds-john-not-first-mistake-made-love-life-everyone-loved-lost\/\">Aaron<\/a> and mum Hazel did their best to change his mind, he quickly became set on ending his life.<\/p>\n<p>As Jackson\u2019s story ended, he took his own life via overdose, with Aaron handing him a fatally-dosed cup after mum Hazel was unable to do so. Aaron hasn\u2019t been the same since. Us neither.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-959\" style=\"width: 4016px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-959\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy looks depressed in a field on Emmerdale\" width=\"4016\" height=\"2684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy.jpg 4016w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-2048x1369.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/02_03_emm_paddy-1200x802.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4016px) 100vw, 4016px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paddy struggled in the wake of Chas\u2019s affair (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><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<h2>Paddy\u2019s depression<\/h2>\n<p>Following wife Chas\u2019s affair with sleazy Al Chapman, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/07\/16\/paddy-kirk-emmerdale-loveable-vets-troubled-love-life-mental-health-battle\/\">Paddy<\/a> hit rock bottom. After months of struggling, he decided to end his own life \u2013 taking a rifle and heading out into the wilderness where he planned on ending it all. Thankfully, Paddy\u2019s friends and family managed to catch up with him in time, and were able to get Paddy the help he needed.<\/p>\n<p>The soap\u2019s depiction of men\u2019s mental health issues was one of its most effective storylines. All beautifully acted by star Dominic Brunt.<\/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<figure id=\"attachment_15412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15412\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15412\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_7541802bg-e1731669609159.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1033\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vicar Ashley was diagnosed with dementia in 2015 (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ashley\u2019s dementia<\/h2>\n<p>Beloved village vicar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/ashley-thomas\/\">Ashley Thomas<\/a> discovered that he had stroke-related vascular dementia in 2015. A special episode of the soap followed Ashley\u2019s perspective as he left the hospital and attempted to make his way home \u2013 wandering the streets in a confused state.<\/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>Alzheimer\u2019s charities praised the episode, saying at the time: \u201cI understand there has to be a certain element of dramatic licence, but Emmerdale have been so flexible about getting things like the language right, and last night I think they smashed it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5924\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5924\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Belle-Emmerdale.jpg\" alt=\"Belle pouts\" width=\"1500\" height=\"784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Belle-Emmerdale.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Belle-Emmerdale-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Belle-Emmerdale-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Belle-Emmerdale-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eden Taylor-Draper has been a powerhouse this year (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Belle\u2019s mental health struggles<\/h2>\n<p>Young Belle Dingle hasn\u2019t had an easy time of it. Diagnosed with schizophrenia at a young age, she managed to get her condition under control \u2013 only to fall for a controlling monster years later. This year\u2019s Emmerdale has followed the fallout of Belle and Tom\u2019s marriage, with Belle questioning her own sanity as Tom attempted to control every aspect of her life.<\/p>\n<p>Things came to a head following dad Zak\u2019s death, as Belle struggled to keep on an even keel. As Belle attempted to comprehend the extent of Tom\u2019s abuse, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/24\/what-happened-emmerdale-tonight-belle-huge-mental-struggle-family-concerned\/\">her mental health suffered again<\/a>. Scenes in which Belle wept at her dad\u2019s grave, begging to be with him again, had viewers praising star Eden Taylor-Draper\u2019s mighty performance.<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more:\u00a0<\/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? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns<\/b><\/a><\/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<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SFKzt3oFORU?si=O9s-eHoxEDM6VvY1\" data-consent-required=\"true\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><b>Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.<\/b><\/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><b><i>Visit our Facebook page<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61563250212838\">\u00a0<b><i>@emmerdaleinsider<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! 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