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Inside Emmerdale Pearl star's life including six-figure will and co-star marriage
The Emmerdale villagers discover that Pearl Ladderbanks has sadly passed away, with the character's death coming less than a year after actress Meg Johnson died
She was a crucial part of a number of huge storylines on the ITV soap, including being trapped in a fire during the Sugden house explosion and and faking Alzheimer's disease. Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/REX/Shutterstock (7647209ae) Pearl Ladderbanks, as played by Meg Johnson 'Emmerdale' TV Series - Jan 2017 (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Read MoreRelated Articles ITV Emmerdale fans have same reaction to Aaron Dingle scene as truth is revealed Her death was announced in a joint statement from her family, the talent agency Jorg Betts Associates and the ITV show, where they revealed her health battle.
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