What happened to Lizzie in Emmerdale?

What happened to Lizzie in Emmerdale?

Lizzie is Emmerdale’s first blind character, and was played by a blind actress. Lizzie’s last appearance was on 28 March 2013. McGeever had health problems, but, in June 2013, producer Kate Oates stated there had been plans for her to return. McGeever died in August 2015, however, without having returned to the series.

Is April Blind in Emmerdale?

Catherine Jane Mitchell (15 October 1966 – 16 August 2015), known professionally as Kitty McGeever, was an English actress and comedian. She was the first blind actress to be cast in a British soap opera, playing the fictional character Lizzie Lakely in Emmerdale from April 2009 to March 2013.

Who plays laurel thompson in Emmerdale?

Charlotte Bellamy
Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) then introduces herself to Julia as Marlon’s wife, causing her to leave.

What was Matty’s name in Emmerdale?

Ash Palmisciano
Matty is played by actor 31-year-old Ash Palmisciano who made history when he became the first transgender actor to appear in the soap.

What age is Amelia Flanagan?

13 years (2008)
Amelia Flanagan/Age

What happened to old Emmerdale cast?

Of the original cast seen in the first episode in 1972, only Frazer Hines, Frederick Pyne, Jo Kendall and Gail Harrison are still alive and of those, only Frazer Hines’s character (Joe Sugden) and Jo Kendall’s character (Peggy Skilbeck) have been killed off in the show.

Is Matty from Emmerdale a man in real life?

Matty is played by actor 31-year-old Ash Palmisciano who made history when he became the first transgender actor to appear in the soap. He was originally brought in through a charity called All About Trans to advise Emmerdale on a new transgender character.

Who is Moira in Emmerdale married to in real life?

Jonny McPherson is dating Moira Barton actress Natalie J Robb in real life, after the pair sparked rumours they were a couple back in June 2020.

Is April in Emmerdale a twin?

They may be twin siblings in real life but on-screen the duo are cousins because Joseph is Chesney’s son, while Hope is the daughter of Fiz. When the child stars joined the soap, some viewers noticed a striking resemblance between the pair and quickly made the link.

Is April Marlon’s daughter in Emmerdale?

April is the 11-year-old daughter of Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) and the late Donna Windsor (Verity Rushworth). April’s mum Donna tragically died just five months after she returned to the Dales with her daughter.