Deena Payne played the role of much-loved Viv Hope on Emmerdale, and quickly became a well-known face on the soap.The glamorous character spent 18 years on the soap, but she was unexpectedly axed in 2011.
Stunned fans watched on as Viv and former flame Terry died in a horrific explosion which engulfed the post office where she worked.
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