Hartman: 'Emmerdale has been wonderful'

Billy Hartman has confirmed that he will look back fondly on his long stint playing Terry Woods in Emmerdale.

Earlier tonight, Terry met a tragic end as he became a casualty of the soap's shock fire storyline, which saw a blaze spread through a row of cottages at the heart of the village.

Terry lost his life while trying to save Viv Hope (Deena Payne) as the flames consumed her flat - but she also lost her life in the disaster.

Reflecting on his time at Emmerdale, Hartman commented: "I don't know where to start - Emmerdale has been such a big part of my life over the years, that I can't sum it up in a few words.

"It's been wonderful and I will miss the show but I'm really looking forward to the future."

Hartman has been part of the Emmerdale cast since 1995, putting him among the soap's longest-serving stars.

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