Emmerdale actor Mark Charnock, who is best known for his role as Marlon Dingle on the ITV soap, has paid tribute to his co-star after she left the show on Monday.
In recent scenes Mark's on screen character, Marlon, suffered a heart-breaking stroke, the actor has been praised by fans for his portrayal of a stroke victim as he takes on the important role of raising awareness.
The soap has worked closely with the charity, Stroke Association, to give a "realistic and authentic depiction" of Marlon's journey.
