Emmerdale star tragically died at 48 after waiting for kidney transplant

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Kitty McGeever, known for her role as the vivacious Lizzie Lakely on ITV’s Emmerdale, passed away at the age of 48 back in 2015, after a long battle with health issues which ultimately led to her waiting for a kidney transplant.

Kitty made history as the first blind actress to join a British soap cast regularly, a milestone in UK TV and in diversity. Diagnosed with diabetes at just 19, Kitty faced numerous health challenges over the years.

During her pregnancy, she developed pre-eclampsia, which resulted in her son Felix being born two months premature. Sadly, Felix's early life was fraught with difficulties; after spending time in a special care unit, he experienced serious health complications at just four months old, affecting both his heart and lungs.

Sign up to OK!'s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free The stress of caring for her unwell son took a severe toll on the actress’s health.