Emmerdale star says working on Paddy's suicide storyline was 'privilege and honour'
ok.co.ukEmmerdale's Dominic Brunt has said he feels "privileged and honoured" to portray Paddy Kirk's heartbreaking suicide storyline.
In upcoming episodes, the village vet considers taking his own life in a heartbreaking turn with the ITV soap working closely with the Samaritans and Andy’s Man Club since August to ensure the scenes accurately "shine a light on male mental health", producer Laura Shaw said.
Speaking about collaborating with the charities and doing his own research into the subject, Dominic, 52, said: "Not only has it been inspirational, but it’s been pitch black dark and it’s made me appreciate what I have.
I feel I have mental fortitude and my life kind of sails along here. "Speaking to people where life has hit them so hard from left field, nobody has asked for this, it has been really shocking.
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