{"id":19167,"date":"2024-12-26T06:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T06:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=19167"},"modified":"2024-12-31T10:50:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T10:50:24","slug":"emmerdale-deaths-in-2024-all-the-characters-that-left-us-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/news\/emmerdale-deaths-in-2024-all-the-characters-that-left-us-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Emmerdale deaths in 2024 &#8211; all the characters that left us this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2024 has seen the tragic deaths of six characters in Emmerdale. While some of these unlucky souls had only been in the soap a short while, others were long-standing residents of the village.<\/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>There wasn\u2019t a dry eye in the Dales as the residents recently gathered for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/18\/zak-funeral-moving-emotional-perfectly-fitting-where-was-everybody-emmerdale\/\">funeral of Dingle patriarch Zak<\/a>. And we\u2019re still getting over the shock (and horror) of discovering the young and vivacious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/30\/emmerdale-soap-kill-rebecca-white-off-ross-barton-returns-were-fuming\/\">Rebecca White<\/a> has slipped off the mortal coil.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a full list of everyone we\u2019ve said a final goodbye to this year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19311\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19311\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19311\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28_05_emm_ethan_collapse_01-scaled-e1715699096357-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ethan lies dead on the floor in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28_05_emm_ethan_collapse_01-scaled-e1715699096357-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28_05_emm_ethan_collapse_01-scaled-e1715699096357-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28_05_emm_ethan_collapse_01-scaled-e1715699096357.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ethan suffered a fatal brain aneurysm (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Emmerdale deaths in 2024: Ethan Anderson<\/h2>\n<p>Emmerdale viewers tuning in on May 28, 2024 got an unexpected shock when Ethan Anderson suddenly dropped down dead. The vicar\u2019s son\u2019s untimely passing had not been announced prior to transmission, but looking back the clues were all there.<\/p>\n<p>Weeks earlier, Ethan had foolishly got behind the wheel of a car while over the limit. Enroute, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed, causing his passenger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/03\/11-emmerdale-characters-want-back-robert-sugden-meena-jutla-piper-dog\/\">Nicky Miligan<\/a> serious injuries. 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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\">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\/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\">5 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<p>When Nicky\u2019s mum Ruby discovered the truth she targeted Ethan in a revenge attack. She ran the former lawyer down in scenes that were aired during the soap\u2019s milestone Emmerdale\u2019s 10,000th episode. Ethan was hurt, but refused hospital treatment and owned up to the drink driving incident.<\/p>\n<p>On the day of his death, Ethan was due in court to face charges of dangerous driving. But he never made it that far after collapsing following a chat with dad Charles. He was taken to hospital, but there was nothing anyone could do. He\u2019d gone.<\/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><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>Heartbroken Charles was convinced his son had died as a result of being run over, but an autopsy later confirmed Ethan had been killed by a hereditary brain aneurysm.<\/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>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7893\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7893\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7893\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-18-at-09.52.13-1024x598.png\" alt=\"Sharon Maughan as Helen in Emmerdale.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-18-at-09.52.13-1024x598.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-18-at-09.52.13-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-18-at-09.52.13-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-18-at-09.52.13.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Helen\u2019s time on Emmerdale was<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Helen Fox<\/h2>\n<p>September saw the arrival and departure of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/03\/ruby-alcoholism-storyline-fans-concern-drink-problem-emmerdale\/\">Ruby Fox Miligan<\/a>\u2018s estranged mum, Helen \u2013 who was killed off after just two episodes! The character was played by iconic actress <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/12\/recognise-ruby-mum-emmerdale-sharon-maughan-famous-husband-soap-past\/\">Sharon Maughan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Helen had been absent from her daughter\u2019s life since she husband Anthony turfed Ruby out when she was a pregnant teen. But 30 years later, Helen had learnt she was terminally ill and wanted to make amends.<\/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>She contacted Ruby, but Caleb intercepted the call. He paid Helen a secret visit in hospital and blackmailed her into transferring \u00a3100k in exchange for him getting Ruby to see her. Helen coughed up the cash, but Caleb didn\u2019t tell Ruby about their meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The next day, Ruby was called by a nurse, who alerted her to Helen\u2019s declining health. By the time she got to the hospital Helen had died. The pair never got their chance to make their peace and Ruby was devastated to learn Caleb had kept her mum from her.<\/p>\n<p>Helen\u2019s death paved the way for the arrival of Ruby\u2019s father Anthony and daughter Steph, but we think Emmerdale missed a trick by not keeping her in for longer. Imagine the showdowns!<\/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_19309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19309\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19309\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_7647209ae-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pearl Ladderbanks in Emmerdale\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_7647209ae-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_7647209ae-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_7647209ae-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pearl is probably causing mischief up in the sky now (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Emmerdale deaths in 2024: Pearl Ladderbanks<\/h2>\n<p>Pearl\u2019s death did not happen on-screen, but fans still mourned the passing of the much-loved local.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/27\/pearl-ladderbanks-emmerdale-money-worries-gambling-habit-heartbreak\/\">Glamorous granny Pearl<\/a> was a staple of village life between 2003 and 2019. She was married to fellow OAP Len Reynolds and frenemies with god-fearing Edna Birch.<\/p>\n<p>Wherever Pearl went trouble often followed. She got conned into investing in a get-rich-quick scheme and ran up a huge debt borrowing money from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/14\/eric-pollard-take-own-life-parkinsons-symptoms-predict-fans-leaving-emmerdale\/\">Eric Pollard<\/a>. She also had a spell being a gambling addict, and even faked having\u00a0Alzheimer\u2019s to excuse her behaviour.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, it was announced actress Meg Johnson was taking an extended break from the soap due to ill health. Pearl\u2019s absence was explained to viewers that she\u2019d moved to a static caravan in Demdyke, then joined her grandson Owen in Hong Kong.<\/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>Meg Johnson died on July 1, 2023 aged 86. Her family released a statement saying she\u2019d been battling dementia. Emmerdale also paid tribute to the star saying she would be \u2018greatly missed by everyone who knew her\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, Owen contacted Pearl\u2019s former boss Rhona Goskirk to let her know his grandmother had died.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20821\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20821 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/23_05_emm_ella_visit-1024x743.jpg\" alt=\"June was visited by Ella and it turned out they had a dark history (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/23_05_emm_ella_visit-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/23_05_emm_ella_visit-1300x943.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/23_05_emm_ella_visit-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/23_05_emm_ella_visit.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ella visited June and it turned out they had a dark history (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>June Phillips<\/h2>\n<p>June was an elderly lady who was visited by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/02\/emmerdale-three-theories-how-ella-will-leave-village-paula-lane-reportedly-exits-soap\/\">Ella Forster<\/a> back in May 2024. Suffering from dementia, June was living in a care home, and had no recollection of Ella. A day after their meeting, Ella returned to see June but was told by the care home receptionist she\u2019d died from a suspected heart attack.<\/p>\n<p>Viewers were already aware Ella was harbouring a dark secret from her past and it was clear June was connected in some way. The truth finally came out at the old lady\u2019s funeral when it was revealed Ella was the childhood friend of June\u2019s daughter, Joanne Phillips.<\/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>Ella had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/08\/22\/emmerdale-what-did-ella-actually-do-joanne\/\">unintentionally murdered Joanne<\/a> in a jealous outburst on the day of her 11th birthday in 2005, and served time in prison for the crime.<\/p>\n<p>The revelation sent shockwaves around the village, but poor June was never mentioned after that. So less of a memorable character, and more of a plot device.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19310\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19310\" style=\"width: 761px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19310\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_editorial_9974219ce-1-761x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Rebecca White in Emmerdale\" width=\"761\" height=\"1024\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We are gutted that Rebecca White is no more (Credit: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/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>Emmerdale deaths in 2024: Rebecca White<\/h2>\n<p>Rebecca White\u2019s death was another one that left us all shook.<\/p>\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/28\/emmerdale-ross-barton-revealed-billys-opponent-heres-whats-come\/\">Ross Barton returned to the village<\/a> in the autumn, we assumed his girlfriend Rebecca wouldn\u2019t be far behind. But no. According to Ross, Rebecca is no more.<\/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>During a catch up with ex Charity, Ross dropped the bombshell that Rebecca\u2019s heart stopped during a routine medical procedure and attempts to revive her were unsuccessful. He explained he and Rebecca were no longer a couple, but had remained amicable for Seb\u2019s sake. The poor lad had been in Ross\u2019s care when the tragedy happened, but was taken away a week later to live with an aunt of Rebecca\u2019s in Bristol.<\/p>\n<p>Rebecca was introduced to the village in 2016 as the sassy younger sister of Chrissie, and immediately put the cat amongst the pigeons. She had a one-night stand with Robert Sugden, the product of which was little Seb. She also survived an attempt on her life by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/11\/24\/11-most-iconic-emmerdale-villains-psychotic-killers-violent-abusers-master-manipulators\/\">twisted nephew Lachlan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All in all Bex was a great character and someone we wouldn\u2019t have been sad to see return. Killing her off has killed that opportunity.<\/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_11795\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11795\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11795\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Featured-image17-1-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"Zak Dingle featured image (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Featured-image17-1-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Featured-image17-1-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Featured-image17-1-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Featured-image17-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zak has left a big hole in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Zak Dingle<\/h2>\n<p>The saddest goodbye of the year was the one we had to say to the one and only Zak Dingle.<\/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>Following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/16\/emmerdale-steve-halliwell-multiple-health-struggles-stint-prison-homelessness-actors-life-farewell-zak-dingle\/\">actor Steve Halliwell<\/a>\u2018s death in December 2023, the Emmerdale writers came up with a fitting end for the character he\u2019d played for over 28 years.<\/p>\n<p>After news came from Scotland of the Dingle patriarch\u2019s passing, Cain and Sam travelled up there to bring their dad\u2019s body home to Emmerdale. Following Zak\u2019s wish to be buried in Dingle land within 48 hours, the family escorted his coffin to The Woolpack for one last pint. Zak was then drummed up the road on his final journey.<\/p>\n<p>Proceedings were almost derailed by Tina Dingle\u2019s rowdy arrival and Cain being too choked up to deliver his speech. But in the end Zak was laid to rest along with the ashes of his late wife Lisa.<\/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_17319\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17319\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17319 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12_12_emm_will_peter_01-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Dean Andrews has left his role as Will Taylor (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17319\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dean Andrews has left his role as Will Taylor (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Will Taylor<\/h2>\n<p>On Christmas Day there was devastation at Home Farm as Will Taylor suffered a heart attack. He and Kim Tate had just renewed their wedding vows, but then Joe Tate arrived and exposed the fact Will had been plotting with him and Peter to bring Kim down. It was poor timing as Will had actually changed his mind and decided he did love Kim and tried to call the plan off.<\/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>But Kim didn\u2019t believe him and left him clutching his chest as he began to suffer pains. In a brilliant throwback to the death of Frank Tate, Kim powdered her nose!<\/p>\n<p>However, when she realised it was for real, she sprang into action, and tried to give Will CPR. Sadly it was no use and Will was pronounced dead. The fallout from his death is set to be huge with both Joe and Kim coming under suspicion for his murder. However, some fans are convinced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/12\/27\/will-faking-his-own-death-fans-theory\/\">Will\u2019s not really dead<\/a> and it\u2019s just an elaborate plot\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/06\/28\/emmerdale-where-dingles-live-history-wishing-well-cottage\/\"> A history of Wishing Well Cottage\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/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><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zFPiLYKqBP4?si=oF8Zf9V29imdsxr_\" data-consent-required=\"true\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\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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