Emmerdale star Sally Dexter has opened up about the emotional upcoming exit of her character Faith Dingle.
The acting star, 62, has recently been seen in heart-breaking scenes as Faith Dingle battles terminal cancer. Our colleagues at The Mirror report Sally said her exit has been ‘tough’ to film.
Sally said: “I haven't read the scripts for her death, but I'm hoping it's as positive as it can be. This isn't just a story about cancer, it's a wider story about family.
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“That great thing about death is the thing that happens before it, that thing called life, and all the love that goes with it. I'd love it if everyone watching had a little bottle of gin, to toast her.”
Upcoming scenes will see Faith’s relationship with great-granddaughter Sarah grow stronger and stronger. Sally added: “That's a big learning curve for Faith. She looks at her world in a more appreciative way, and there's also one very special moment between her and Cain (played by Jeff Hordley ).”
Sally said she’s going to struggle saying goodbye to her Emmerdale colleagues. Sally concluded: “Even though I think it's the right thing, it's quite devastating because I'm going to leave behind people I really care about, like Jeff, Lucy (Pargeter) and Natalie (J Robb). It's extraordinary to be working with them. I don't just mean their acting abilities, but as human beings.”
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