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Emmerdale's Pearl actress dies as ITV show pays tribute to the 'wonderful' Meg Johnson

Emmerdale actress Meg Johnson has sadly died, the programme has announced.

Known for playing Peal Ladderbanks on the ITV show, the 86-year-old actress had a long career across British television. As well as appearing in Emmerdale, she also starred in Coronation Street and Brookside.

Her first acting role was in a show called Family Solicitor, which aired in 1961. Since then she has acted in a variety of different shows and roles.

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Meg Johnson's last acting role was on Emmerdale, where she last appeared in 2020. She sadly passed away yesterday evening, surrounded by her family and had been battling dementia.

In a statement posted to the Emmerdale Twitter account, the show said: "It is with great sadness that we announce that actress Meg Johnson passed away peacefully yesterday evening surrounded by her family.

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"Meg was a kind and wonderful lady, full of warmth and always with a twinkle in her eye. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her."

Meg Johnson was married to ITV Granada continuity announcer Charles Foster. He passed away in February, earlier this year.

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