"Leah was best known and much loved as Zoe Tate in Emmerdale. "Leah had an energy and enthusiasm for life, a kind heart and much love to give to those around her. (Image: Leah Bracknell/Instagram)After announced her diagnosis in September 2016, Leah said: “I was feeling perfectly well, fit and healthy. Head of drama at Emmerdale John Whiston said: "Everyone is very sad to hear of the death of Leah Bracknell. "Zoe Tate was one of soaps first lesbian characters and Leah made sure the character was both exciting and credible.

Source: Daily Mirror October 16, 2019 15:44 UTC