Emmerdale enthusiasts are speculating that a beloved character may be returning to the Dales for Zak Dingle's impending funeral.
Zak, portrayed by Steve Halliwell since 1994, became a cherished figure in the soap as the patriarch of the Dingle family. Sadly, Steve passed away last year at 77 following several health struggles.
Currently, his character Zak is off-screen, living with his granddaughter Debbie in Scotland. Despite many Dingles still residing in the iconic village, they have often embarked on lengthy trips to visit him.
However, this week, the soap confirmed that Zak's death will be woven into an upcoming storyline. The Dingle family, based in the Yorkshire Dales, will receive the devastating news of Zak's passing later this year, reports the Express.
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