There's a sad event coming up in Emmerdale soon as the residents find out that former villager Pearl Ladderbanks has passed away.
In July of last year, it was confirmed that actor Meg Johnson had passed away at the age of 86.
A message was shared on the social media platforms for Emmerdale at that time, stating that the late actor passed away 'peacefully' while being 'surrounded by her family'.
'It is with great sadness that we announce that actor Meg Johnson peacefully passed away yesterday evening surrounded by her family,' it said.
'Meg was a kind and wonderful lady, full of warmth and always with a twinkle in her eye. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.'
Meg first began portraying Pearl Ladderbanks in Emmerdale in 2003, a role she played until her final appearance in 2020.
She also previously appeared in Coronation Street, initially in a few guest roles as a character named Brenda Holden in 1976, before being cast as Eunice Gee in 1981.
It has now been confirmed that Emmerdale will honor Meg and the character of Pearl when the villagers learn of her passing.
Pearl's exit in 2020 saw her moving into a static caravan in Demdyke after expressing her desire for more independence.
Described as upfront and authentic, Pearl – who worked as a receptionist at the vets – was a beloved character and cherished neighbor to the other villagers, who will undoubtedly be devastated upon hearing news of her death.
In the joint statement released by Meg Johnson’s family last year, her talent agency Jorg Betts Associates and ITV’s Emmerdale said, it added that Johnson had dementia in the final years of her life, 'but battled on personally and professionally regardlesss'.
'She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.'
