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FOUND: Emmerdale fans left gutted over new tragedy for soap legend | Mind Blowing Facts

Zak Emmerdale Lydia Dingle Gail
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Emmerdale fans became emotional during Monday night’s episode of the soap.

A mention of Dingle patriarch Zak saw it hit home to viewers that they would never see the legendary character back in the Dales again – and that the proud head of the Dingle family will never get to meet the latest addition to the clan.

The mention of Zak caught viewers by surprise. (Image credit: ITV)
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