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Emmerdale paid a heartfelt and emotional tribute to ITV soap star and actor Steve Halliwell who played Zak Dingle on the soap for decades, after his death was announced last week. An announcement was made on Friday by Steve’s family that he had died at the age of 77 and spent 29 years on the show.
The news of his death was announced on Friday afternoon, which meant there was no time for the show to be edited with a tribute to the actor. However, the show and its cast members did pay tribute to their friend and too a moment to remember the actor and his work over the years.
Tonight, the episode began with a heartfelt tribute by the ITV voiceover, who dedicated the latest visit to the Dales to him.
He said: “Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale is dedicated to Steve Halliwell who played Zak Dingle.”
At the end of the episode, as the credits rolled, the show paid another touching tribute, with a message reading: “Dedicated to Steve Halliwell”.
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The show finished with an image of Zak actor Steve flashing up on the screen after his death.
Viewers of the show took to their X accounts, formerly known as Twitter, to comment on the tributes with user @mikepriestley13 commented: “Lovely tribute from @emmerdalefor Steve Haliwell. Still upset about hearing Steve’s passing. #Emmerdale legend. Zak Dingle.”
@laurenmiller30 added: “A tribute to Steve Halliwell aka Zak Dingle #Emmerdale.”
@MickJohnPNEFC stated: “This ones for Zak #emmerdale.”
@princessmel_87 said: “Ahh, they’re dedicating tonight’s ep to Steve aka Zak #Emmerdale.” (sic)
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In a statement announcing his death on Friday, a spokesperson for ITV said: “It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that Emmerdale can confirm that Steve Halliwell, our beloved Zak Dingle, has peacefully passed away.
“All our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones through this very difficult time, and we’d request that their privacy is respected as they grieve for his loss.
“Steve will forever be synonymous with Emmerdale. The proud defender and head of the Dingle family. Heart and humour in all he did, it has been and always will be impossible not to smile when you think of him.”
His family added: “He went to sleep, peacefully with his loved ones around him. He was making us laugh to the end, the most amazing father and grandfather you could ever wish for, family was everything to him.
“We would like to thank the wonderful staff at St James Hospital and the Wheatfield Hospice for their love and kindness in his final days. He didn’t want sadness, just to rejoice in a life well lived.”
Emmerdale airs weeknights from 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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