Emmerdale enthusiasts took to social media to lovingly remember the late Leah Bracknell on her would-be 60th birthday, honouring the actress who left an indelible mark as Zoe Tate. Leah Bracknell was known for her resilience and positive outlook in the face of stage 4 lung cancer, which she battled after being diagnosed in 2016, ultimately passing away at just 55 years old in September 2019. As tributes poured in on Friday, July 12, one fan posted a beautiful snapshot of Leah with the caption: "This beautiful lady would have been 60 today.
Happy heavenly birthday Leah Bracknell." Echoing the sentiment, another added: "Happy heavenly birthday to Leah Bracknell who would've been 60 today," while a third chimed in: "Remembering Leah Bracknthell who played Zoe Tate in Emmerdale . Today would have been her 60th birthday.
Another simply stated: "Happy heavenly 60th birthday to Leah Bracknell." Defying her terminal diagnosis, Leah remained hopeful and focused on experiencing life fully. In what turned out to be her final interview, she bravely shared her outlook: "I still hope I could get my impossible miracle.
And if not, I am going to have a bloody good time along the way." She went on to say: "I don't need to go and fulfil a bucket list, that's not my style, I just want to do the things I want to do while I am healthy and strong, I won't let myself live in fear, I'm just going to live a good life", reports OK! . Leah Bracknell, who won hearts as Zoe Tate on Emmerdale from Decembe.