Emmerdale legend Eric Pollard has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, in some heartbreaking scenes.
Eric is played by the soap’s longest-serving star, Chris Chittell, and has been in the village for 37 years. However, in a shocking turn of events on Wednesday, 1 November, Eric confided in Mandy Dingle, played by Lisa Riley, about what he has been going through in recent times.
He also admitted that he is terrified when looking into his future, but he swore Mandy to secrecy as he is determined to do this alone.
Speaking about the devastating plot twist, Chris, 75, said: “I feel really privileged to be given this storyline. “Parkinson’s is indiscriminate, deceptive and wickedly unkind targeting so many.
Read more on ok.co.uk
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.