Emmerdale's Eric Pollard makes devastating decision after Parkinson's news
Emmerdale airs upsetting scenes next week on the ITV soap, in the fallout to Eric Pollard's devastating health news.
Eric, played by actor Chris Chittell, told Mandy Dingle it was likely he had Parkinson's disease in emotional scenes this week. Awaiting a diagnosis, he confirmed his symptoms highly indicated he had the condition, and he had not told anyone.
It's now been revealed in new spoilers that Eric pushes his loved ones, especially his partner Brenda Walker, away. In fact, he makes a devastating decision that changes everything and leaves Brenda heartbroken.
In upcoming scenes he begins lashing out at Brenda and she has no idea why. Eric is worried about being a burden on her in the future amid his possible diagnosis, and keeps pushing her away.
As Eric heads off to an appointment alone, he learns the news he has been dreading - he has Parkinson's. After, Eric is determined to protect Brenda by cutting her out of his life and he dumps her in cruel scenes.
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Brenda is heartbroken over his decision with it coming out of nowhere, while Eric hides his own heartbreak. But will Eric fix things and reveal what is really going on?
Emmerdale's Eric Pollard, played by actor Chris Chittell, will make a heartbreaking decision (ITV)Emmerdale have been working alongside the charity Parkinson's UK on the lengthy storyline, which will raise awareness of the condition and how it affects people in their day to day life and the impact it can have on friends and family. Producer, Laura Shaw, said of the important storyline: "When Eric Pollard is diagnosed with Parkinson's he's naturally very scared and unsure of what the condition means for his future.
"The unique position of a show like Emmerdale means we can tell this story really authentically over a long period of time and we can really shine a light on what a diagnosis like this means and follow Pollard on his journey of learning to live with it. Working closely with Parkinson's UK, who have been guiding us through every step of the way, we hope seeing Pollard's story helps to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and show the day to day reality of those living with it, as well as the impact it can have on friends, family and the local community."
Actor Chris Chittell spoke of the "privilege" of taking on such a big storyline, and he is desperate to do it justice. "I feel really privileged to be given this storyline. Parkinson’s is indiscriminate, deceptive and wickedly unkind targeting so many. I want to do this storyline justice for the most courageous of people who are having to bear the brunt of this condition," he said.
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