ITV show. Sammy was aged just 15 years old when she joined the cast of the long-running soap back in 2001. READ MORE: Emmerdale's Billy actor admits it is 'scary' watching co-star's on screen transformation The character was introduced as Andy Sugden's love interest and the two started dating after they first met during school detention.
Soap fans watched her journey to adulthood which included her eventual marriage to the character played by Kelvin Fletcher. The couple endured a rollercoaster relationship and Katie became embroiled in an affair with Andy's adopted brother, Robert.
Katie was also involved in romances with Declan Macey, Nick Henshall and got married to Andy a second time during a turbulent 14 year stint in the village.
Sammy quit the soap in 2015 to pursue other career opportunities - and exited in dramatic style when she fell to her death following an argument with Robert Sugden.
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