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Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps > UK Soaps > Emmerdale > Emmerdale Spoilers: Actress’ Real-Life ‘Health Battle’ Inspires New Plot, Details [HERE]!

Emmerdale Spoilers: Actress’ Real-Life ‘Health Battle’ Inspires New Plot, Details [HERE]!

Last updated: August 28, 2024 9:13 am
By Apoorva Chakrayat Published August 28, 2024 1 comment
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Emmerdale spoilers reveal that Moira Dingle experienced a heart-stopping seizure, marking a twist in her storyline. Natalie J. Robb, who has played Moira for 15 years, revealed that this intense plotline is deeply relatable as she faced her own terrifying health scare last year. Now, she’s channelling this into her portrayal of Moira’s health crisis. Will Moira survive this battle? Continue reading for more details! 

Natalie J. Robb Reveals Why Moira’s Seizures Are So Personal

In the recent episode, Moira Dingle had a shocking seizure. In the weeks ahead, her seizures worsen and will lead to a chain of events that endangers her and another beloved village character. The cause of these frightening seizures remains a secret for now. 

However, actress Natalie J. Robb hints that what happens next will be ‘life-changing.’ Moreover, Her recent health scare adds a layer of authenticity to her portrayal. She shared that she initially discovered a lump in her right breast. When she consulted a doctor, they were more concerned about a lump in her left breast, which was higher up. 

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EM/ Moira’s seizure attack.

After undergoing a mammogram, she was relieved to find it was a benign cyst. This experience entirely shifted her perspective on health. The soap star also mentioned her commitment to raising awareness about severe health conditions and acknowledged the significant impact soaps can have in highlighting various health issues.

The ITV star expressed that her character’s fate is often out of her control. However, she believes addressing serious illnesses on-screen is crucial to show viewers they aren’t alone. She admitted that if she were to experience seizures without understanding them, she would be terrified. 

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EM/ Actress reveal her personal health struggle.

Hence, she has sought expert guidance to portray the seizures accurately and sensitively. Natalie added, “It’s a challenging role and a big responsibility.” She highlighted the valuable advice she has received from experts on depicting subtle signs of seizures. She also empathises deeply with those who are going through similar situations. 

‘I Am Happy The Way I Am’

Despite handling one of her biggest storylines and approaching her 50th birthday, the actress feels confident and happy, personally and professionally. The actress noted that while some people pity her for being single, she views it positively. She’s content and feels she doesn’t have room for dating at the moment.

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EM/ Natalie is happily single.

Meanwhile, Moira had been married twice in the soap—first to John Barton in 1990 and then to Cain Dingle after a scandalous affair. She also had a romance with Alex Moss, an affair with her brother-in-law John Barton, and a fling with her stepson Nate Robinson. However, the soap actress’ real-life romance is quite simple.

Despite past judgments, she loves her single, child-free life as she approaches 50. She mentioned that reaching 50 would make her happy and has never hidden her age. She hasn’t planned anything yet but hopes to celebrate with friends and enjoy various activities. 

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EM/ Will Moira survive the upcoming health crisis?

She now ignores negativity about being a strong, independent woman. The star shared, “I used to get judged for not having children. But I am happy the way I am. I have good friends and family, and I don’t feel it’s something I need.” She added that if a relationship happens in the future, she’d want it to be with someone special.

She also clarified that she has ‘no desire’ to join soap stars on Strictly or I’m a Celebrity as she has enough drama with the Dingle family. Let us see how her health crisis plot unfolds. For more Emmerdale spoilers, keep checking Soap Opera Daily! With the actress bringing a personal touch, this storyline indeed promises to be as impactful as ever! 

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  • John Cotterill says:
    September 2, 2024 at 6:30 am

    I’ve watched her career from take the high road to now in emmerdale she’s a good actress and plays her parts well. She looks the same to me as when in take the high road very beautiful.

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