Emmerdale star Elizabeth Estensen has announced she is retiring from the show after 22 years.The actress plays matriarch Diane Sugden on the ITV soap but has made the decision to retire, with her exit to air later this year.To spare any unnecessary heartache, her character Diane won't be killed off.Instead, Diane will decide to leave the village in search of warmer climates and move abroad for good.On her decision to retire, Liz said: "For the past 22 years, I have loved playing Diane Sugden - she's kind, reliable and fiercely loyal."However, I now feel the time has come to say goodbye.
Emmerdale will always remain special to me."I've been treated with respect and kindness and I've had the very best friends and colleagues, both past and.
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