Emmerdale’s Eric Pollard diagnosed with Parkinson’s in emotional scenes
ok.co.ukEmmerdale legend Eric Pollard has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, in some heartbreaking scenes.
Eric is played by the soap’s longest-serving star, Chris Chittell, and has been in the village for 37 years. However, in a shocking turn of events on Wednesday, 1 November, Eric confided in Mandy Dingle, played by Lisa Riley, about what he has been going through in recent times.
He also admitted that he is terrified when looking into his future, but he swore Mandy to secrecy as he is determined to do this alone.
Speaking about the devastating plot twist, Chris, 75, said: “I feel really privileged to be given this storyline. “Parkinson’s is indiscriminate, deceptive and wickedly unkind targeting so many.
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