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'Emmerdale' Pics: Shock exit for Shadrach?
Published Friday, Jul 23 2010, 00:02 BST | By Daniel Kilkelly | 29 comments
Shadrach Dingle's final Emmerdale episode airs tonight as actor Andy Devine's long stint in the role comes to a close.
News of Shadrach's departure first leaked in June, but there's never been any official word on exactly how he will leave the ITV1 soap.
Earlier this month, fans saw Shadrach receive a warning that drinking had left his body in a critical state and that continuing down the same path would kill him. Since then, Shadrach's nephew Marlon has made repeated attempts to convince him to ditch alcohol for good.
Show bosses are still keen to keep firm details of Shadrach's exit under wraps, but they've now released dramatic pictures showing the boozy grandfather looking seriously unwell as he takes a walk while clutching some cans.
Are these Shadrach's final moments in Emmerdale?
Speaking of his decision to leave the role of Shadrach, Devine explained: "It's been ten years and I've really enjoyed it. I love Shadrach, but I've always been a traveller and I'd like to be a jobbing actor again.
"I'm not ready to retire yet, but it'd be nice to have some time off. I am looking forward to late mornings and sailing in the afternoon."
Emmerdale airs tonight at 7pm on ITV1.
Let me know your thoughts on the above using the usual form below!
News of Shadrach's departure first leaked in June, but there's never been any official word on exactly how he will leave the ITV1 soap.
Earlier this month, fans saw Shadrach receive a warning that drinking had left his body in a critical state and that continuing down the same path would kill him. Since then, Shadrach's nephew Marlon has made repeated attempts to convince him to ditch alcohol for good.
Show bosses are still keen to keep firm details of Shadrach's exit under wraps, but they've now released dramatic pictures showing the boozy grandfather looking seriously unwell as he takes a walk while clutching some cans.
Are these Shadrach's final moments in Emmerdale?
© ITV
© ITV
Speaking of his decision to leave the role of Shadrach, Devine explained: "It's been ten years and I've really enjoyed it. I love Shadrach, but I've always been a traveller and I'd like to be a jobbing actor again.
"I'm not ready to retire yet, but it'd be nice to have some time off. I am looking forward to late mornings and sailing in the afternoon."
Emmerdale airs tonight at 7pm on ITV1.
Let me know your thoughts on the above using the usual form below!
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