Meg Johnson played Pearl Ladderbanks in Emmerdale for an impressive 17 years before the sad news of her death was announced today.
The much loved actress, 86, who also starred in Coronation Street, was a fan a favourite in the Dales and often at the centre of some gripping storylines.
After 16 years in the soap, Meg took an extended break from Emmerdale until 13 January 2020, when it was revealed Pearl had been away from the village on a caravan holiday.
