Emmerdale 's Vanessa Woodfield has left the Yorkshire village, moving in with her mum for several months. Speculation about her exit had been swirling for months after actress Michelle Hardwick confirmed she was pregnant with her first baby back in April.As the 44-year-old soap star leaves for her maternity leave, Vanessa's cancer battle will continue, as she retreats to her mum's house.The vet was diagnosed with bowel cancer earlier this year and has asked Charity Dingle to become her son Johnny's guardian in the case of her death.Though Vanessa thought the process would be simple, it has proven more challenging than expected, as she has to seek permission from her ex Kirin Kotecha.Despite the complications, Charity (Emma Atkins) is.
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