SAD NEWS: Emmerdale’s Cain breaks down in emotional tribute to Zak Dingle
Emmerdale aired the death of beloved dog Monty on Wednesday (August 5) as Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) and viewers were left heartbroken
ITV soap Emmerdale has aired an emotional tribute to Zak Dingle (Steve Halliwell) as his cherished dog, Monty, dies. The treasured family pet, Monty, made his debut appearance in the Dales back in 2018 and was brought in as a companion for the late patriarch, Zak, after the death of the clan’s Irish Wolfhound, Alfie.
Last month, the Dingles discovered Monty’s terminal cancer diagnosis, leaving Cain battling to prolong the dog’s life. However, Monty’s condition deteriorated quickly, and Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) confirmed his cancer had likely spread. On Wednesday (August 5), Cain brought Monty to the vet after the family decided it was time to put the ailing dog to sleep.
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Cain prepared to say goodbye to Monty (Image: ITV)
Back at Wishing Well, Lydia (Karen Blick), Sam (James Hooton), Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper), and Kammy (Shebz Miah) decided it was preferable to remain at home and comfort Kyle and Isaac (Huey Quinn and Bobby Dunsmuir), which meant Cain was alone with Monty as Rhona administered the medication, reports Daily Star.
Cain embraced Monty and started to weep as he bid a final farewell, delivering a tribute to his father, Zak (Steve Halliwell), whose on-screen death was revealed on October 14, 2024. In real life, the actor d!ed aged 77 on December 15, 2023.
