Emmerdale fans devastated as they remember icon's death 8 years after cancer diagnosis. (Image: ITV) Emmerdale fans took to social media to commemorate the would-be 60th birthday of the treasured Leah Bracknell, beloved for her iconic portrayal of Zoe Tate in the beloved soap. Leah Bracknell became a beacon of positivity and courage after she valiantly fought stage 4 lung cancer since her diagnosis in 2016, tragically passing away at age 55 in September 2019.
Fond memories and heartfelt tributes flooded in on Friday, July 12, with one admirer sharing a touching photo of Leah and the message: "This beautiful lady would have been 60 today. Happy heavenly birthday Leah Bracknell." Another follower expressed similar sentiments: "Happy heavenly birthday to Leah Bracknell who would've been 60 today," with a third reflecting: "Remembering Leah Bracknell who played Zoe Tate in Emmerdale .
Today would have been her 60th birthday." One more added their voice with a succinct tribute: "Happy heavenly 60th birthday to Leah Bracknell," reports OK! . function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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