Verity Rushworth is widely recognised for her role as Donna Windsor on Emmerdale, where she was a fixture for more than ten years.
Taking over from Sophie Jeffrey in 1998, Verity portrayed Donna until her departure in 2009. Donna Windsor became one of Emmerdale's most enduring characters, with her tenure being the third longest at the time of her exit in 2009.
Her storyline was tumultuous from the start, including a dramatic rescue from burning stables caused by a plane crash in her first year.
The character's life was filled with high drama: from tractor accidents and community service to a turbulent romance with Marlon Dingle.
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