Steve Halliwell death updates Emmerdale's Zak Dingle star dies aged 77 as tributes pour in from
How many times has Steve Halliwell been married?
Steve was married once before, so was wed twice during his life.
The soap star was previously married to his childhood sweetheart Susan but they later divorced.
They reportedly met in a dance hall when they were teenagers.
Who is Steve Halliwell's wife Valerie?
Legendary Emmerdale star Steve Halliwell was married to wife Valerie since the 1970s.
The couple reportedly split up in the 1990s, before getting back together in the 2000s.
Sadly, the actor passed away on December 15, 2023.
Steve's family confirmed he had died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.
Who did Steve Halliwell play on Emmerdale?
The beloved actor spent 29 years playing head of the Dingle family Zak in the popular ITV soap, Emmerdale.
Steve first landed the iconic role in 1994 and soon became a household name.
He also appeared in a string of other TV shows including Threads and Crown Court.
Sadly, Steve was forced to take time away from the screen in 2003 after attending an alcohol rehabilitation centre.
He had a further period off in 2018 after undergoing heart surgery and having a pacemaker fitted.
Who is Steve Halliwell's daughter?
Charlotte Halliwell is the daughter of the late actor Steve Halliwell.
Born in 1984 to mum Valerie, Charlotte followed in her fathers footsteps and set up Interchange Performing Arts in Bury.
The drama school first opened for lessons in 2017.
The establishment's name comes from Interchange Theatre, a company for the unemployed, which was founded by her parents in 1979.
Speaking to Bury Times about Steve four years ago, Charlotte said: "It is amazing that dad is so supportive.
"He really believes in what I'm doing.
''I have the best teacher in him. Hopefully I can pass on the knowledge he has given me over the years."
Steve's early life
Steve was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1946 and first began his career in cotton and paper mills as an apprentice engineer.
After training at the Mountview Theatre School, he appeared in a string of TV shows including Threads and Crown Court.
Steve found himself in prison for two weeks after he was found sleeping rough in an empty building.
What other TV shows was Steve Halliwell in?
Steve had quite the career away from Emmerdale.
During the 70s, 80s and early 90s he starred in multiple well-known programmes.
He managed to land roles in Here I Stand, Threads, Cracker, Crown Court, G.B.H. Heartbeat and Coronation Street.
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