Emmerdale's Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) started her chemotherapy to treat her bowel cancer this week, and the mum-of-one is terrified she will die.
Emmerdale spoilers have already revealed she starts to make preparations for her son Johnny in the event of her death, driving a wedge between herself and girlfriends Charity Dingle.
Whilst it has been been revealed if Vanessa will die or not, she will certainly be taking a break from the soap as Michelle has announced she is expecting her first child.
The actress, 44, confirmed the happy news last night, revealing she is expecting her first child with soap boss Kate Brooks, which is due in October.
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