News about Steve Halliwell

An examination of Emmerdale's most memorable performances, including actor Steve Halliwell's death at the age of 77

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 16, 2023
Steve Halliwell, an Emmerdale actor, tragically died on Friday at the age of 77 after an acting career spanning five decades. From 1994 to his death, the actor portrayed lovable Zak Dingle, his second longest serving role. Zak, who was only supposed to appear in a few episodes, was such a hit with fans that the soap's administrators decided to keep him indefinitely and became the Dingle clan's most popular head.

Following Steve Halliwell's death at the age of 77, we have an inside look at his life off screen with soulmate Valerie

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2023
Steve Halliwell, an Emmerdale actor, has died at the age of 77. ITV announced that the soap star, who is best known for his role playing Zak Dingle, peacefully died in a hospice surrounded by his family, including beloved wife Valerie. Since joining the cast in 1994, Steve became the second longest serving cast member of the soap. He was the head of the Dingle household and was involved in several dramatic talelines with his on-off wife Lisa Dingle (Jane Cox).

Lisa Riley, Danny Miller, and Kelvin Fletcher of Emmerdale pay their respects to Zak Dingle actor Steve Halliwell, who died at the age of 77

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2023
Following actor Steve Halliwell's death at the age of 77, Emmerdale's Lisa Riley and Danny Miller have paid their respects to him. ITV announced on Friday that the soap star, who is best known for playing Zak Dingle, peacefully died in a hospice surrounded by his family. Since joining the cast in 1994, Steve was the second longest serving cast member in Emmerdale. He was the head of the Dingle household and was active in several dramatic plotlines with his on-off wife Lisa Dingle (Jane Cox).

Steve Halliwell, an Emmerdale man, has died at the age of 77: An actor who played loveable Zak Dingle for 29 years has died surrounded by family and friends

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2023
Steve Halliwell, an Emmerdale actor, has died at the age of 77. ITV announced on Friday that the soap star, who is best known for playing Zak Dingle, peacefully died in a hospice surrounded by his family. Since joining the cast in 1994, Steve became Emmerdale's second longest serving cast member. He was the head of the Dingle household and was involved in several dramatic plotlines with his on-off wife Lisa Dingle (Jane Cox). In a sincere letter, his family paid tribute to the 'amazing father and grandfather' who died peacefully with his family members around him.' He was making us laugh to death, with the most amazing father and grandfather you could ever want for, and his family was everything to him.' We'd like to thank the amazing workers at St James Hospital and the Wheatfield Hospice for their compassion and generosity in his final days. He didn't want sadness, but rather rejoiced in a life well lived.'