Emmerdale viewers were thrilled to see Marlon dingle recovering from his stroke.
Marlon suffered a stroke earlier this year and lost the majority of his mobility and speech. The character had to rely on his friends and family for basic care after the storyline forced a monumental switch in his story.
The actor who plays Marlon, Mark Charnock, underwent rigorous training from the Stroke Association and survivors to ensure his portrayal was handled sensitively and with care. Since the incident, Marlon has been praised for a bringing realistic depictions to the masses.
