EMMERDALE fans are reeling after beloved character Marlon Dingle suffered a stroke just minutes after getting engaged. While viewers were left emotional and in tears at the tragic scene, many praised the ITV soap for its portrayal of "real stroke signs." A stroke is a life-threatening emergency that can leave sufferers with long-term health complications.
Over 100,000 people suffer a stroke every year in the UK and they're responsible for over 38,000 deaths. The chef - who is played by actor Mark Charnock in the ITV soap - collapsed just minutes after getting engaged to Rhona Goskirk.
The couple ended up proposing - and accepting - at the same time. But after rushing home in a fit of giddiness to find the ring, Marlon suddenly felt strange.
As he desperately searched for the ring, he stopped and realised the side of his face had frozen. .css-16e4f55{margin:16px 0;}.css-1czxmma{background-color:rgba(252,239,255,1);margin:16px 0;}.css-1tapza8{padding:20px 15px;}.css-1bk4jdt{padding:20px.
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