A shock Emmerdale death is set to rock life in the village for a show favourite.
Emmerdale fans will soon Rhona Goskirk struggle with a demon from her past she thought she’d banished.
Rhona, played by Zoe Henry, is shocked when a man turns up saying her ex-husband Pierce Harris has sent him. Rhona discovers her evil ex Pierce Harris is dying.
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Rhona is given a letter from Pierce, who fans will recall is in prison, asking for her help to find his estranged son.
Rhona contacts a prison liaison officer who confirms Pierce, who was played by former Coronation Street star Jonathan Wrather, is dying and doesn’t have long to live.
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Given the situation she agrees to help her vicious former partner try to locate his son.
Rhona enlists the help of Ryan Stocks to help locate Pierce’s son Marcus. Not long after, Marcus Emmerdale viewers will soon Marcus arrive in the village.
As we’ve previously reported, Marcus Dean is played by newcomer Darcy Grey.
Marcus Dean will arrive in Emmerdale with his own tales of a violent upbringing at the hands of Pierce.
Rhona will be first to decide whether any kind of relationship with Pierce's son could destroy the new life she has built with Marlon Dingle.
Discussing the role, Darcy said: "For Marcus, the battle of being torn between wanting to forget his relationship with his dad but also ultimately, wanting to simply be loved is a challenge many of us face, and one that I hope I can bring some truth to.”
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