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Emmerdale star's life fell apart after leaving show – 'I turned to drink and lost everything'

Former Emmerdale star Alicya Eyo opened up about her battle with alcoholism after she left the popular soap, admitting she 'lost everything' and had to check into rehab

Best known for playing Ruby Haswell on Emmerdale from 2011 to 2015, Alicya's found herself grappling with a series of challenges after leaving the show, including a relationship breakdown and a growing dependency on alcohol. During an intimate chat on the Soap From the Box Podcast, Alicya candidly shared her journey to sobriety, revealing that her life hit rock bottom post-Emmerdale. Alicya played Ruby Haswell on the soap from 2011 to 2015 (Image: No credit) Read MoreRelated Articles EastEnders' Dean Gaffney heartbroken as he shares horrific moment he found mum, 69, dead at home

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