Where original Emmerdale cast are now - from tragic death to 100th birthday

What happened to the original cast of Emmerdale? (Image: GETTY) Emmerdale, the beloved soap opera that first aired in 1972, is now entering its 53rd year. Over five decades, characters have come and gone in this Yorkshire-based drama, but the essence of the village - with its romances, action, and humour - remains unchanged, maintaining its popularity. So, where are the original Emmerdale actors now? function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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