Emmerdale confirms Zak Dingle's death as tribute paid to late actor Steve Halliwell
manchestereveningnews.co.ukZak Dingle will die off-screen in upcoming Emmerdale scenes following the heartbreaking death of Steve Halliwell. The actor, famed for playing the Dingle patriarch, died in December.
A statement issued on December 15 2023 confirmed Steve had passed away at home while surrounded by his family at the age of 77 and after 29 years of service on the ITV soap.
They said: "It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that Emmerdale can confirm that Steve Halliwell, our beloved Zak Dingle, has peacefully passed away.
All our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones through this very difficult time, and we’d request that their privacy is respected as they grieve for his loss. READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson shares heartbreaking move for daughter after loss ahead of fifth birthday Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link "Steve will forever be synonymous with Emmerdale.
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