ITV Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley lets slip identity of returning Dingle at Zak's funeral
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEmmerdale's Jeff Hordley has hinted at who the mystery returning Dingle might be for Zak's poignant farewell. Tragically, Steve Halliwell, who portrayed the iconic character Zak since 1994, died in December last year at age 77, becoming a beloved figure among fans of the show.
The soap has decided to honour the character with an on-screen death, confirmed earlier this week, leaving the Dingle family devastated.
Given Zak's residence in Scotland, characters Cain and Sam, played by actor James Hooton, are set to travel there to retrieve his remains and return him to the village.
The sombre occasion of Zak's funeral is bound to take place imminently this week. Nevertheless, the service will see unexpected drama unfold as a long-lost Dingle makes a surprise appearance, sending ripples through the clan.
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