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Emmerdale’s Reece Dinsdale reveals he can’t watch soap scenes due to crippling body dysmorphia as character’s killed off

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EMMERDALE fans likely had their eyes glued to their screens tonight as the soap waved goodbye to character Paul Ashdale. But actor Reece Dinsdale was not among those tuning in to watch the horrific crash scene due to struggling with body dysmorphia.

Despite his successful four-decade-long career, the 61-year-old actor opened up about "never being comfortable" in his body after childhood bullying.

Reece explained that he suffers "every day" with the mental health condition, which causes people to obsessively worry about flaws in their appearance.

After hiding the disorder for many years, last year saw the soap hero open up on his online video diary Reece's Pieces, telling fans about his struggles.

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