Emmerdale fans have been warned that at least one major character will die in upcoming episodes, with tragedy set to strike the village. While it has been confirmed that Jimmy King (Nick Miles) will be killed off after 22 years on the show, there are hints that his death may not be the only one.
The exact circumstances of Jimmy's death remain unknown, but the show has promised that the deaths will have 'consequences that will impact villagers' lives for years to come.' Speculation is rife that Jimmy's death could be particularly bleak, possibly referencing this ominous warning.
Jimmy's troubled life
Jimmy is currently facing a difficult time, with an unhappy wife who is contemplating whether the grass is greener elsewhere. He also learns that Caleb Miligan (William Ash) and Ruby (Beth Cordingly) have betrayed him over the business, having stolen one of his shipments and forced him to sell.
As Jimmy begins to question his life, his friend Bob (Tony Audenshaw) notices that something more serious is going on. With Jimmy perceiving his life is taking a turn, could he reach a crisis point?
Dawn's wedding tragedy
Meanwhile, the wedding promo shows Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) switching from a wedding veil to a mourning one, suggesting that a death may occur around her wedding day. Could Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) find out about her plan to leave and exact revenge on Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle)?
There are also fears that Dawn could get desperate, as she recently did when she pointed a gun at Joe, and do something to stop him harassing her permanently. Or, in the bleakest speculation, something could happen to her baby.
What to expect
Whatever is set to befall the villagers, it seems that viewers should steady themselves for the emotional impact. The show has promised that these deaths will have long-lasting ramifications, leaving fans on edge as they await the tragic episodes.
