Emmerdale viewers were left emotional this week as the much-loved Dingle family discovered that their patriarch, Zak Dingle, had died.
Steve Halliwell, who portrayed Zak, sadly passed away last December at 77. Since 1994, the actor had been bringing the iconic character of Zak to life and quickly became a favourite among viewers.
In the wake of Steve's passing, the soap's writers have created an emotional death storyline for his beloved character, with a sad funeral aired in Thursday's episode.
However, during the private family gathering, Zak's long-lost daughter Tina, now portrayed by Samantha Power, made a surprise appearance at the funeral, leaving the family stunned.
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