October 15th 2024.
The whole village was in mourning as the news of Zak's death spread. It was a heavy burden for Cain Dingle, who took it upon himself to break the news to his family. He had just found out about his father's passing in the previous episode, when Moira told him that Debbie had called with the update. According to Moira, Zak had a peaceful morning poaching, returned home, and drifted off with a smile on his face. It was a bittersweet moment for Cain, who had known for some time that his father's health was declining. But now that he was gone, it was still difficult to process.
Next, the Dingle family gathered at Wishing Well to mourn their loss. Cain knew he had to tell the rest of the Dingles about Zak's death, even though it was a huge responsibility. Moira offered to do it on his behalf, but Cain, now the oldest member of the family, insisted on doing it himself. He made his way to Wishing Well and started with his siblings, Sam and Belle. Then, he went around the village and shared the news with other loved ones, like Charity, Chas, and Marlon. Whenever someone broke down, Cain made sure to comfort them with a hug. It was a heartbreaking scene, but also surprising, given Cain's tough exterior.
As the Dingles remembered Steve Halliwell and his iconic character Zak, the cast of Emmerdale paid tribute to him. Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain, reflected on filming the funeral episode and the poignant moments it contained. He also mentioned that off-camera, the cast made sure to have some laughs, as Steve always liked to have a giggle behind the scenes. Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle, shared how the production team, who had known the Dingles for years, made the experience even more special. And Lucy Pargeter, who plays Chas, remembered Steve as a fun and lighthearted presence on set.
James Hooton, who plays Sam Dingle, recalled some of the most outrageous storylines involving Zak, which always brought a smile to the cast's faces. And Eden Taylor-Draper, who plays Belle, fondly remembered Steve as a father figure, friend, and comedian all rolled into one. She also mentioned how his presence still lingers in the cast's everyday conversations and moments.
Switching gears, the article mentioned some upcoming spoilers and invited readers to join the Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community for exclusive content. It also highlighted Cain's character development over the years, thanks to Moira and their children, and the fact that he is now the head of the family. But with Zak's death, this change is even more apparent and significant.
Finally, the article teased an unexpected return for a former resident at Zak's funeral, which will take place after Cain and Sam return from Scotland with his body. It seems there will be more emotional and surprising moments to come in the aftermath of Zak's death.
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