Emmerdale Actors Who Have Died

In this video, we honor and remember the beloved actors from Emmerdale who have sadly passed away. These talented stars, including Richard Thorp (Alan Turner), Freddie Jones (Sandy Thomas), Shirley Stelfox (Edna Birch), and Leah Bracknell (Zoe Tate), brought their characters to life and left an unforgettable mark on the show. Their performances touched millions of fans, and their legacy continues in the hearts of Emmerdale viewers.
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[@lilwen4063]

I loved watching the old Emmerdale also. They were the best, how times have changed and not always for the better. Thank you for those memories.

[@megmucklebones7538]

Does anyone else feel a heart felt ache when seeing these any actor that's passed? Way much more when they were alive. Suppose it reminds you of the past, rinds you of the friends and family that have passed. I have way more respect and feels for actors when they are dead, then when they are alive. God damn, life goes so so quick. I've only got 15 years tops left. 15 years man. 😢

[@margaretcundall9637]

I'll be lucky if i survive the winter....but yes it seems life is gone in the blink of an eye....and if it's left up to Starmer there'll be many more gone this winter...but him and all his cronies will be alright with all the freebies they get while we freeze to death...

[@markjames9052]

Makes me cry😢

[@nickrobinson8339]

A total shock to see so many that have passed that I had no clue about. RIP to them all and thanks for the lovely memories.

[@grahamkelly8662]

Same here used to watch the show for many years but kinda stopped watching all soaps about 15 years ago. Although, I’ve watched a little emmerdale recently, with Bell and her crazy boyfriend and Kim Tate playing with her partner. I deff wouldn’t be able to get back in to Eastenders now, way to many annoying characters that I can’t stand.

[@rayeverett8501]

@@grahamkelly8662me too

[@TSC-hr7ir]

RIP 🙏🏻🌹🙏🏻🌹

[@robertburningbobmckinlay6130]

Wow that was a massive blast from the past and I forgot about some of them being in the program and God bless you all and thanks for the greatest and best moments and memories ❤

[@maddymiller9349]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 missing 😢 😕 tham all so sad 😞 😔 😟 🙁 😥 😿 they are awesome in emmidale 💯 be missed 😢 😞 💔 😕 😔 😪 😢😢😢😢😢❤

[@smitbar11]

It was a shocker when Leah aka Zoe Tate died, gorgeous and a great actress, only 55!

[@tonyhall395]

A lovely tribute and a look back at nicer times.

[@davidholmes2283]

What also shocks me is how long ago some of these actors passed away! Plus some weren't old.

[@jamesfulton8251]

Leah was a beautiful young lady ❤, she was taken far to soon..i love watching Emerdale and have for years, these people will never be forgotten, i had the honour of meeting Steve (zac) in a pub in leeds he was a nice guy...❤🎉

[@janenicholls3572]

Freddie jones was in my late grans class at school they remained friends and he would often be seen walking up and down my local town centre. We have a plaque on a flower bed near a seated area in his memory.

[@SuperKillbill1234]

Awe Bless, Rest in Peace guys, brings back some good memories of your good acting.ty

[@patriciadooley5833]

Thank you for your service to entertainment. You leave behind for us a beautiful legacy for us all to continue to enjoy. Rest In Peace 🙏💐

[@debbiecclark6538]

Some old faces there from the early days, many gone way too young.. bless them all.

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

i always watch the classic Emmerdale. and its much better than the new one , story lines were better ,and the actors are better acting as well.

[@Paul-010]

Very true

[@wantsomefries]

Memories of the way we were , scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind

[@mandytyers4481]

👍 Gladys Knight and the pips . Back in the 70s i think . Sad that people I remember gone .

[@neilburns8869]

I remember Leah Bracknell playing the character of Zoe Tate. If I remember rightly, her character was that of a vet who was also a lesbian I remember thinking many years ago when she regularly appeared in Emmerdale that she was very good looking when you thought of many of the on-screen lesbian characters that you had on other soap operas. It's a shame that she died at such a relatively young age. RIP Leah Bracknell

[@Nicky-lx3go]

Very sorry seening all these people who were in Emmerdale over the years May they all RIP

[@RaymondFunnell-bs1wl]

I remember Richard Thorp as Dr Rennie in Emergency Ward 10. He was also in the Dambusters film

[@stevebaxter3647]

R I P to all. My respect and love to all. Thank you for your contributions X

[@bigcookprintables1968]

It was a truly great show back in the day....

[@scottfowler50421]

Leah Bracknell was a truly beautiful Woman ❤❤ I did fall in love with her when she was in Emmerdale ❤😢 Leah Bracknell reminded me of Audrey Hepburn ❤❤❤ Rest in Peace ❤❤😢😢

[@Mustaine1ify]

Such a waste, all for a cigarette. So sad.

[@markbradley6602]

'Wondered what happened to her; best looking woman on emmerdale; very sad 😢!'

[@scottfowler50421]

@@markbradley6602 She died of Lung Cancer 😢😢

[@alexsmith-gn4tp]

❤

[@k.avilla8061]

@@Mustaine1ify Leah Bracknell dismissed the notion that smoking was responsible for her stage 4 lung cancer. The former Emmerdale actress passed away three years after being diagnosed.Leah told Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby during an appearance on This Morning three years ago that she was was first diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer following surgery. During the same interview, Leah said: ‘I haven’t smoked for decades and decades and decades.’

[@jrspiritcommunicator7611]

A Beautiful Video 🙏

[@hettyphilips]

Very respectful video. Rest In Peace✝

[@nigeltickner5685]

Leah Bracknell was a shock, so young & a beautiful looking women,

[@mina233]

Familiar characters, peace be upon the souls of these charming actors.

[@David-e6w9c]

Very pleasant presentation,informing the recognition and sadness🙏🏻👍

[@noelmcmahon3407]

May they all rest in peace

[@StephenWilson-hh9cs]

Every body goes sum time

[@noelmcmahon3407]

@@StephenWilson-hh9cs I totally agree with you

[@Donmafiaboss]

@@StephenWilson-hh9csno they don’t , I’ll live forever , I’m 41 and I look 25 run along

[@StephenWilson-hh9cs]

@@Donmafiaboss idiot

[@PSVYME48PH]

Thank you for this ❤ 😢

[@michaeljohnson5365]

I will always remember Seth he was Emmerdale

[@k.avilla8061]

He still is 😄

[@GavinTownsley]

Thanks this cheered me up 👍🙄

[@shirleydrury5565]

Thank you all for your talent❤ You gave me years of pleasure❤MY you all R.I.P❤GOD BLESS❤xxx

[@chandlerbingbong]

I stopped watching Emmerdale Farm when it started revolving around drugs and crime, so some of these faces were a blast from the past.

[@adriangeorge3680]

Emerdale was supposed to be about farming it’s crap now

[@chandlerbingbong]

@@adriangeorge3680 Yep. I remember when Annie Sugden would be making tea, and her boys would come back after a hard days lambing. Mr Wilks & Amos running the Woolpack....all gone.

[@jeanettedickson2789]

RiP beautiful Angels and thank you for so many beautiful memories ❤

[@Hava744]

Dale Meeks and Leah Briknel were the saddest , so young .❤

[@scooboy]

Nice tribute, some well known faces and great actors

[@Themistocles30]

This is so sad because i remember some of them growing up

[@MarkPickers86]

Gone but not forgotten ❤❤❤

[@April-rp2km]

Condolences to all these lovely people wd just never know dhat someone is going through 🤍

[@GRACEGRANT-ni8kq]

Wonderful Actors/Actresses RIP😘🎥❤❤❤❤❤

[@martinward2777]

God Bless there Dear Souls 🙏

[@shaye6598]

I didn’t know Georgina Hale had died. I loved her voice. RIP 🕊️🌹

[@dulally544]

These portraits are realy good

[@ellegraham4603]

How sad So many have passed doesn't live go so fast.👋😔🙏 M

[@Niclouyat]

RIP❤❤

[@RaymondFunnell-bs1wl]

I remember Richard Thorp as doctor Rennie in Emergency Ward 10 He also appeared in the Dam Busters film as a pilot

[@Gil60Four]

You get to a point in life where the heroes you grew up with who brought joy to your life don't live forever. Some of these I didn't even know about & is heart-breaking to read. The next video up is Coronation Street but I can't watch it. I'd rather remember them with joy not sadness because they learnt a skill that made me believe in their character, such is the talent they possessed to make me a part of their story & for that I am truly grateful & thankful because it got me through tough times in my life ❤🫂🕯🕊🙏🏾.

[@BobbyLennon-jn1bn]

i quite liked watching Emmerdale especially the Dingle crew.....i sort of resonated with the characters, but once Zak and Lisa left i didn't watch it anymore, they were the Glue that kept it all together for me.

[@RaymondFunnell-bs1wl]

R i P Leah.Steve and all the other actors

[@FredOdonohoe]

Rip 🙏 🙏

[@TEDBOVIS-h9n]

Leah Bracknell was a babe !!!! ❤

[@QuietDays-f4i]

Emmerdale was always on in the background whilst dinner was being prepared, so the faces are familiar although I never sat and watched. Very sad to know so many are gone. Leah Bracknell fought hard to stay alive, poor Andy Devine picked up something deadly in hospital. Nature reigns supreme in the end. Peace and light all. 🌷🌹🥀🌺🌷.

[@Elizabeth-u8d6o]

RIP ❤

[@tufftavv-c1d]

Missing a young lad from Oldham who died in a car crash on saddleworth roads a few years ago on way home from working in a restaurant rip. He died with his colleague in the crash sadly.

[@PSUK]

Watching that has really brought home my mortality. One life, live it. This is not a rehearsal.

[@marthacunningham2028]

Maybe it is?

[@PSUK]

@@marthacunningham2028 well Martha, you may think so but I most definitely do not. 🙂

[@observersnt]

Very, very well done video

[@davidknight8172]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@neilorr9685]

All great actors and actresses R I P 🙏🌹

[@kevinarnott1172]

The old ones are the best.

[@PeterHain-di8ir]

.RIP cast of emmerdale past and present who died🙏🙏🙏🪦🙏🪦🪦

[@soniawestbrook4372]

God rest all their souls ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@k.avilla8061]

Shirley Stelfox (Edna Birch) was never, ever seen without her silly hat in a single episode of Emmerdale that she appeared in. Shirley, a 'method' actress was said to have even slept and showered with the hat on and couldn't be parted from it. steve Halliwall ( Zac Dingle) was, similarly, never, ever seen without his flat cap in a single episode of Emmerdale that he appeared in. So attached to the cap was the dingle-meister, that when he died, they had to surgically remove the cap which had been stuck on his head with super-glue for decades.

[@kevinshimwell7469]

RIP Peter Martin I honestly thought he was still alive. .I thought he came across as the most natural and convincing act in Emmerdale.. Down to earth.....

[@richallenxbox1976]

Paul Shane was arguably more famous as Ted Bovis in Hi De Hi.

[@MJohnson-p3u]

RIP

[@JohnCarroll-cp4qt]

I didn't realise so many had passed away, sad.

[@simplywonderful1]

And so many were quite a young age 😢

[@FactsBeFacts]

Most of them had a good innings & are to be celebrated.. A few were taken far too soon which is always sad.

[@perrieguilfoyle4390]

Kay purcell was also in waterloo road and tracy beaker returns and the dumping ground

[@LINDABELLAMY-q3j]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤R I P .TO ALL YOU LOVELY PEOPLE WHO GAVE US LOTS OF PLEASURE. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@enfield7123]

Zoe tate ❤

[@maddymiller9349]

😢😢😢😢😢 remember Steve Dale meets freddie peter Richard paula Georgina Stan Richards Clive shellac 😢😢😢😢😢 Ronald ARTHUR frank Godfrey Hugh kay Lorraine Paul 😢😢😢 Meg 😢😢😢😢 RIP Durley pat 🙏 😢 💙 Tony all way 😢 in are hearts never forgotten 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 Richard 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 RIP 🙏 🪦 😌 ☹️ 😔 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@LH-wb3mw]

I didnt know some of these had died. I have never feared death until last week. I dont know whats changed to make me fear it,but when i die i want there to be nothing,i want everything to end. The thought of there being a heaven,hell,purgatory anything scares me.

[@sham8444]

Don't worry it's just black

[@thegroovetube3247]

Toke Townley played 'Grandad' from 1972 - 1984.

[@abbieroseholden4174]

I miss Seth tbh was absolutely gutted when he died irl he was like the Grandfather figure of Emmerdale

[@Nigelsyoutube]

Very sad these people had lives and I just find it very sad

[@RustyViewer]

You mentioned Clive Thorby, the second actor who played Jack after Andrew Burt, but you didn't mention that Andrew had also died, in 2018.

[@xaviersariceable]

My they all RIEP 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@raffrafferty9400]

You should do a follow up showing the Emmerdale actors who are still alive.

[@RustyViewer]

It's a much smaller list.😆

[@Meimhimmusic]

So depressing man

[@perrieguilfoyle4390]

Funnily enough i was watching bobby knutt in benidorm the other day

[@alexandermacdonald7547]

Is he on holiday?

[@perrieguilfoyle4390]

@@alexandermacdonald7547 no he was in a tv show called benidorm

[@peterroberts9918]

I’m sure some of those dates are wrong, I haven’t watched emmerdale since the 90s but I can remember a lot of characters 🤷🏼

[@SaffronThurkettle-sm8mo]

Emmerdale has lost some great actors&actresses

[@sharonlayhe4071]

You've left out Jenny Tomasin who played Noreen.😢

[@edwincharlesworth]

His name was Johnny Leeze not Pat Leeze. Pleasevput this might. He was my lifelong friend

[@martinluscombe1346]

Zoe, Betty, Zak, Edna, Simon, Sandy, Annie Sugden, Amos, Henry wilkes, Albert Dingle, Pearl, Ned Glover, Characters Deaths was never mention and/or ON screen Funeral.

[@davidjackson783]

😢😢😢😢

[@MickeyCreole]

Good news,folks, we all die eventually! Honestly, why is this video so morbid, these late actors/actresses deserve to be celebrated for what they’ve contributed to their careers. I do wished people would be so negative about death, it’s a natural process, although my heart does break for those who died too young and still had a future to make. Anyway, those that have passed are probably looking down at us and crying for us still having to live in this physical world, warts and all while they’re enjoying the joyous afterlife. Death is simply the ending of one’s life and the beginning of our next journey, again

[@TheAtkinson118]

Definitely the end of life..but certainly not the beginning of another one that’s just a load of crazy baloney!!..,My Grandad would be the first to come and tell me we were wrong 👍

[@AuldScot1888]

Why did I click play? Depressing reminder that the sands of time run fast for all of us. 😮

[@richallenxbox1976]

Even though Steve Halliwell died about 3 months ago, they've had Zak Dingle's funeral on Emmerdale this week.

[@IhaveMy0pinion]

I haven't watched Emmerdale for years. Was it zoe that was married to cain in real life? Wow so sad that so many characters are gone. I didn't even know Paul Shane died.

[@SaffronThurkettle-sm8mo]

I didn't know the woman who played Cynthia Daggert had died so sad 😢

[@VirginiaSpencer-bq6jx]

They kept Zak alive to give hm a lovely send off. Which he deserved.

[@Casshern2010]

I used to see Clive (jack) all the time in his blacked out Range Rover, his mum lived down the road from me.

[@ibbydread6092]

Does nobody else find it strange that Emmerdale keep the Zak Dingle character alive long after Steve Haliwells death? Is this normal to do this or is it unusual?

[@shaleshiftersvintagespeedw2291]

Coronation Street did the same with Stan Ogden as I remember

[@JohnPaulJones-z7c]

It is strange and disrespectful to the actors memory.

[@martinmalloy5997]

They have to get permission from the family first before Zak can be formally written out of the programme.

[@JackieSharpe-c4t]

Maybe he's family aren't ready for he's exit from Emmerdale

[@philipbrougham6360]

I think they did this a few times in coronation street, characters referred to as still being alive even when it is known the actor had died .

[@russellpreson8982]

They’d also left out Patricia Haines who married Michael Caine. Their daughter Dominique (Nikki) is a good friend of my family. Patricia played Laura Kerney in Emmerdale Farm in the 1970s

[@ulsdon7]

Richard Thorpe isn't the longest Emmerdale actor, Chris chittell is at 38 years. The former is in 6th place

[@sheamus1979]

He is now.... He wasn't then...

[@Ste2023]

Leah was a beautiful looking lady

[@riley1049]

3:37 "I'm gonna break your bloody back!"

[@teknical100]

Pat Leeze was called Johnny Leeze and his real name was John Glen. We played a gig with him we were a band and he was a comedian and very funny too. I always wondered why he was so glum in the programme, a chance missed.

[@donnadeaville7558]

Well I was born in 74 and in 2023 I was 49

[@michaeljohnson5365]

FACT Emmerdale has been in 3 different locations