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\n\t\tA lot has happened in the past few years (Picture: ITV\/Michael Adams)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tA lot has happened in the past few years (Picture: ITV\/Michael Adams)<\/p>\n
A number of Emmerdale residents spent time reflecting on the loss of two much loved characters in tonight\u2019s episode.<\/p>\n
First there was Aaron Dingle<\/a> (Danny Miller<\/a>), who had just spent his first night back in the flat after his ordeal with John Sugden<\/a> (Oliver Farnworth<\/a>). He had asked Robert Sugden<\/a> (Ryan Hawley<\/a>) to also stay, as he didn\u2019t feel particularly comfortable on his own.<\/p>\n Robert noted that he heard Aaron up in the night. He said he wasn\u2019t able to sleep, and distracted himself by sorting some belongings out.<\/p>\n In the box of old items, Robert found a teddy that belonged to Liv Flaherty<\/a> (Isobel Steele<\/a>). Aaron said that he didn\u2019t mean to throw it out, and felt emotional as he revealed the anniversary of her death was approaching.<\/p>\n Because Robert was in prison when Liv died, he\u2019s yet to really spend time in the village reflecting on her life. Robert suggested to Aaron that they do this tomorrow, and he thought it was a lovely idea.<\/p>\n \t\t Meanwhile, Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Sam Dingle (James Hooton) were in the pub with Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter). They were raising their glasses to Belle and Sam\u2019s dad Zak, who died in 2024.<\/p>\n In that moment, Sam seemed adamant that Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) would also turn up, despite him not being in a great headspace.<\/p>\n Cain has been away in France looking for John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth), the man who killed his son. His return saw him confirm to Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) that his search was pointless.<\/p>\n At Butlers, Moira reminded Cain that he promised he\u2019d meet with Belle and Sam on the anniversary of Zak\u2019s death. He had remembered, but didn\u2019t want to think about another family loss.<\/p>\n \t\t At Zak\u2019s grave, Belle and Sam<\/a> waited for Cain, but he never turned up.<\/p>\n This was because he was in the garage drinking and trying to ignore Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson), who had arrived to try and help his friend.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, Liam\u2019s efforts weren\u2019t enough. As Cain continued consuming more booze, Belle and Sam had made a deal. <\/p>\n They agreed to do whatever they can to help their brother, as it\u2019s exactly what Zak would\u2019ve done if he was still here.<\/p>\n Who was Liv Flaherty and how did she die?<\/p>\n \t\t Liv was Vinny Dingle\u2019s (Bradley Johnson) partner and Aaron\u2019s little sister. The character died in 2022 as part of Emmerdale\u2019s <\/a>anniversary episodes that saw a catastrophic storm wreak havoc on the quaint Yorkshire village, claiming a number of locals\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n We saw Liv swept up against David\u2019s Shop as a caravan came hurtling down Main Street and landed on top of her. Husband Vinny was able to find safety, though Liv was ultimately crushed by the vehicle.<\/p>\n Paramedics had warned that if they moved her, she would drastically lose blood and die regardless.<\/p>\n Who was Zak Dingle and how did he die?<\/p>\n \t\t Zak was played by Steve Halliwell. After Steve\u2019s death in 2023,<\/a> Emmerdale announced that they\u2019d air a funeral storyline, which saw the Dingles say goodbye to Steve\u2019s soap alter-ego.<\/a><\/p>\n Zak passed away peacefully at home with Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) in Scotland. Cain, Belle and Sam are the only children of Zak\u2019s left in the village. <\/p>\n During the funeral scenes, Zak\u2019s distant daughter Tina (Samantha Powers) arrived back in the Dales.<\/p>\n As part of Tina\u2019s return, Vinny also discovered that she\u2019s his biological mother.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Sam,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SEI_260498433-36b3.jpg\")
\n\t\tThe siblings previously agreed to meet at Zak\u2019s grave a year on from his passing (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Moira](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/15_10_emm_cain_moira_02-2c81.jpg\")
\n\t\tUnfortunately, Cain never showed (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Liv](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SEI_270233239-4856.jpg\")
\n\t\tLiv was Aaron\u2019s sister (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Bear](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SEI_270233336-abe9.jpg\")
\n\t\tZak died in 2024 (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n
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