In Emmerdale spoilers next week, the Dingles are devastated as they learn of Zak’s death. They gather and raise a glass to Zak’s memory and say goodbye to the great man. Get those tissues ready.
Zak Dingle dies
Last month, Cain travelled up to Scotland, where Zak has been living, after getting word from daughter Debbie that Zak’s health was deteriorating.
In upcoming scenes, Cain returns home from Scotland unexpectedly. Moira experiences a seizure while cooking breakfast and receives news that she can go in for an operation the next day. But she avoids telling Cain this news.
As Cain goes for a shower, Moira answers a call from Debbie – revealing the tragic news Zak has passed away.
The family reminisce about Zak in Emmerdale spoilers
Cain tells the rest of the family about Zak’s death. Zak was such a big part of the village that it’s a sad day for everyone.
The family take comfort in each other. Knocked for six by Zak’s passing, Cain, Sam and Belle reminisce about their father.
Later, the villagers all gather and wave Sam and Cain off as the pair poignantly head to Scotland to bring Zak home, while, thanks to Chas, the Woolpack becomes a space for mourning.
Later, at Wishing Well Cottage, the Dingles raise a glass to Zak.
Mystery guest at the funeral
On the day of the funeral, a long-lost relative appears at the graveside, shocking the whole family. Who is it?
Following actor Steve Halliwell’s death last year, Emmerdale bosses confirmed that Zak would get an on-screen send off.
Earlier this year, Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper said: “We lost Steve recently – the very sad loss of Steve. So we’re going to be marking Zak’s passing – the iconic Zak Dingle character – in the coming months with a Dingle funeral.”
She went on to add that filming the funeral scenes would be “very difficult for a lot of people who work on our show and a lot of our viewers who have grown and loved Zak for many, many years.
“But there’ll be a hugely fitting tribute for such an iconic character coming up.”
We’re sure there won’t be a dry eye in sight.
Read more: The Dingle family tree
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