October 4th 2024.
Zak Dingle, a beloved character on the popular soap opera Emmerdale, was portrayed by the late actor Steve Halliwell. Fans were devastated by the news of Halliwell's passing last year, and the show has been setting up the off-screen death of Zak Dingle ever since. Just last month, viewers watched as the Dingle family discovered that their patriarch had fallen ill.
In a recent episode, Moria Dingle confided in Ruby Fox-Miligan that her husband, Cain Dingle, had left to be with his uncle Zak during his health battle. This was a difficult decision for Cain, as his own wife Moira had recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor and was without his support when she suffered a seizure earlier in the week.
Moria begged Ruby not to tell Cain and his siblings about her latest scare, wanting him to stay with Zak instead. She knew that as soon as Cain found out, he would drop everything and drive straight home. It was a tough situation for everyone involved, but they all knew that Zak needed his family by his side.
It was announced earlier this year that Zak would be given an on-screen send-off, as a tribute to the late Steve Halliwell. Zak had been a part of the show for many years, and his character was one of the most enduring. Halliwell's portrayal of Zak had been a staple on the show since 1994, and he had been involved in countless storylines that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Zak's relationship with his on-screen wife Lisa, played by Jane Cox, had also captured the hearts of viewers. The pair had won praise for their performances, especially after Lisa's emotional death in 2019. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Zak had only been making occasional appearances on the show, with his final episode airing in June last year.
James Hooton, who plays Zak's on-screen son Sam Dingle, revealed in an interview on ITV's Loose Women that the cast were preparing to film Zak's farewell. He promised that it would be a respectful and fitting tribute to an iconic character like Zak. Emmerdale continues to air on weeknights, and fans can catch up on all the latest soap news on the show's homepage. Don't forget to leave a comment and join the community!
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