Emmerdale's Paul Ashdale died a painful death after a van crashed into the barn and caused a terrifying explosion. Viewers have been speculating for weeks over which character would die on the soap before the death was revealed in tonight's episode.
Fans went into meltdown on social media as the the soap villain finally got his comeuppance after months of abusing his son Vinny.
One said: "Good riddance to horrid Paul".While another wrote: "Thank f*** it was Paul that died".A third penned: "PAUL IS DEAD OMG".Actor Reece Dinsdale said he loved playing Paul as he explained: "I loved it.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk