Emmerdale is preparing to say goodbye to Zak Dingle, portrayed by Steve Halliwell, this week following the confirmation of the character's death in a heart-wrenching scene on Monday. The devastating news left his son Cain Dingle, played by Jeff Hordley, with the difficult task of informing his siblings and other family members about their father's passing.
In a poignant montage set to classical music Cain broke the news to Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Sam (James Hooton) that their father had died at his home in Scotland earlier that day. The Dingles are now organising a funeral in the Dales to bid farewell to their patriarch.
However there is another Dingle who has yet to learn about her father's death – Tina Dingle. Jacqueline Pirie, now known as Chadwick, played the role of Tina Dingle on the popular ITV soap from 1994 to 1996 and fans still remember her cunning character fondly.
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Tina, the daughter of Zak Dingle and his wife Nellie Dingle (Sandra Gough), made her first appearance in the village in December 1994. Known for being brash, intelligent, and scheming Tina saw herself as an outsider within the Dingle clan.
However when she secured a job at Home Farm working for Frank Tate (Norman Bowler) she attempted to adopt a more glamorous lifestyle. Her most memorable storyline occurred in 1995 when she planned to marry Luke McAllister (Noah Huntley) after claiming to be pregnant with his child, reports Leeds Live.
However the storyline took a tragic turn when Luke discovered their relationship and pregnancy was a sham, part of a revenge plot, which ended with his death in a van crash. Tina left the village in 1996.
Jacqueline returned to our screens two years later as she made her debut on Coronation Street. For five years she played the role of Linda Sykes, becoming a Weatherfield icon. Her character, a factory worker, is best remembered for her passionate affair with Mike Baldwin (Johnny Briggs) before she exited the soap in 2001. So where is Jacqueline now?
Born in Scotland and raised in Birmingham Jacqueline, now 50, first found fame on the ITV soap as Tina. These days, however, she leads a quieter life as an author. The mother of two is married to Simon Chadwick and they live in Canada.
Now based in Vancouver, the former soap star goes by the name Jacqueline Chadwick and has made a name for herself writing successful crime novels. She has penned three thriller books: In The Still, Briefly Maiden, and Silent Sisters.
All the books revolve around her ex-pat character Ali Dalglish, a former forensic psychologist turned housewife who finds herself tangled up in murder cases. Jacqueline has also ventured into business, establishing successful drama schools including the Jacqueline Chadwick Academy of Performing Arts. For the latest TV and showbiz news sign up to our newsletter.
