E mmerdale actress Natalie J Robb has penned an emotional statement after her character Moira Dingle's latest heartbreaking storyline. Moira was recently diagnosed with a type of brain tumour called a meningioma, explaining why she has been suffering symptoms such as confusion, memory loss, seizures and changes to her personality. While Moira's tumour is non-cancerous, she is left feeling apprehensive about her future and concerned about the possibility of surgery and other treatments.
The Moira actress took to Instagram to share an emotional message from a fan. The message read: “I haven't watched Emmerdale in years (although my mum is a huge fan) but I have started watching again to follow your storyline. I was diagnosed as having a left temporal lobe meningioma on 1st October last year following what we now know to have been my first & fingers crossed only ever epileptic seizure.
“It is such an important storyline to tell and fingers crossed will raise some much needed awareness of brain tumours and maybe some funds for the amazing charities that do research into them and also support patients and their families.” Clearly touched by the message, Natalie shared a caption saying she has been “humbled” by the personal message she has been receiving from fans. She wrote: “Whilst Moira's storyline and character in @ emmerdale is true to life, the true heroes are those who are affected in real life by a brain tumour.
I have been humbled to read your personal stories .