Emmerdale fans are soon to learn of a heartbreaking death which is set to leave a soap favourite devastated.
Emmerdale viewers will next week see Ryan Stocks, played by James Moore, struggle to come to terms with the death of his adoptive mother Irene Stocks.
The details of her death have yet to be confirmed but the news, reported by our colleagues at The Mirror, will send Ryan into a spiral of sorrow and sadness.
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It will also stretch his relationship with his biological mother Charity Dingle. This is because she rejects his phone call when he attempts to contact her.
Charity is busy at a play date with her ex Vanessa Woodfield, with Vanessa allowing her former partner to visit her son Johnny along with her son Moses.
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Ryan turns to Mackenzie Boyd in his time of need.
Mack will try his best to comfort Ryan as viewers will see the character struggling with the devastating news.
The scenes are set to air next week in Emmerdale.
It looks like the next few weeks will be incredibly difficult for Ryan.
The computer genius is known for helping the community although some will soon take advantage of his good nature.
His safety will be threatened if it doesn’t comply with what he’s being asked to do. Worst still, threats will be issued over the safety of his family.
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