Emmerdale actress Meg Johnson has sadly died, the programme has announced.
Known for playing Peal Ladderbanks on the ITV show, the 86-year-old actress had a long career across British television. As well as appearing in Emmerdale, she also starred in Coronation Street and Brookside.
Her first acting role was in a show called Family Solicitor, which aired in 1961. Since then she has acted in a variety of different shows and roles.
