Emmerdale villagers will be heartbroken to hear of Pearl Ladderbanks’ passing in upcoming scenes.
Emmerdale icon Meg Johnson sadly passed aged 86 last summer and it’s finally revealed to her peers that her character has died with her. Dales residents on the ITV soap haven’t seen Pearl since 2020.
A Digital Spy forum has revealed that the locals are set to receive the harrowing news regarding the character who hasn’t appeared on the show since 2020. Fans have been wondering about the decision to formally kill Pearl off.
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One wrote: “Interesting they are going to kill Pearl off when they didn’t for Betty or Zoe Tate. I wonder if it’s because they did get exits, whereas Pearl never did.”
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While another added: “I think it’s only right that they should do this – Pearl was a part of the village for such a long time and had strong connections with Vanessa, Rhona and Paddy from when she worked at the vets’ with them at the very least.”
Hardcore fans of the soap had grown to love the character who made her first appearance back in 2003. Pearl was renowned for having a gossip with her pals and working at the veterinary surgery.
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Over the years, she made a huge impression on the programme until eventually deciding to leave the village in search of pastures new in 2020. In a bid to enjoy a simpler life, she moved into a static caravan in Demdyke.
Sadly, after a lifetime in the entertainment business, on July 1, 2023, Meg passed away at her home in Rochdale, Greater Rochdale, at the age of 86. In a heartfelt statement, her adoring family revealed she had been battling dementia.
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In conjuncture with ITV, they wrote: “It is with great sadness that we announce that actress Meg Johnson passed away peacefully yesterday evening surrounded by her family. “Meg was a kind and wonderful lady, full of warmth and always with a twinkle in her eye. Meg had an outstanding career that ended with her playing Pearl Ladderbanks in Emmerdale from 2003.
“Meg had dementia for the last few years, but battled on personally and professionally regardless. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.”
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