Emmerdale star set to retire after brutal axe from the soap

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Emmerdale star Dean Andrews previously opened up about retiring from the ITV soap amid his tragic storyline.The actor, who has played the role of Will Taylor since 2019, was wrapped up in a major storyline over Christmas, which saw him die from a heart attack.

It all unfolded on Emmerdale after Joe Tate, played by Ned Porteous, made a sensational return to the beloved ITV soap after six years away and was revealed as the mastermind behind Pete and Will Taylor's schemes against Kim Tate.

However, the drama took a shocking turn on Christmas Day when it all got a bit much for Will, and he suffered a heart attack following a row with his wife, Kim.

Kim was left stunned by the scheme and, in turn, waited too long to save her husband and ultimately watched him pass away. Joe covered for Kim and claimed that she had called immediately for help, which left her in his debt in another harrowing twist.The unexpected plot twist shocked viewers, and Will's final scenes were aired on Boxing Day, with it still unclear if he has been axed from the show or if it's a temporary hiatus.