Who is Steve Halliwell’s daughter Charlotte?
BELOVED actor and Emmerdale star Steve Halliwell has tragically died aged 77.
Here we take a look at the daughter he leaves behind and the long-running iconic role he played on the ITV soap.
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 father's footsteps and set up Interchange Performing Arts in Bury.
The drama school first opened for lessons in October 2017.
The establishment's name comes from Interchange Theatre, a company for the unemployed, which was founded by her parents in 1979.
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Speaking to Bury Times about Steve in 2018, 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."
Was Steve Halliwell married?
During his lifetime, Steve had been married.
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The actor had been in a relationship with wife Valerie since the 1970s.
However, the pair reportedly split up in the 1990s, before rekindling their romance once more in the 2000s.
Prior to this, Steve tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Susan but the pair later separated.
Who did Steve Halliwell play on Emmerdale?
The beloved actor spent 29 years playing head of the Dingle family, Zak, in the popular 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.
Talking to The Sun before his return, he said: "I’m back at work in a few weeks and feeling fitter than ever after having a pacemaker fitted in September. It’s done me the world of good and I feel fantastic."
Following the announcement of his passing, Emmerdale released a statement paying tribute to the actor.
The statement read: "It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that Emmerdale can confirm that Steve Halliwell, our beloved Zak Dingle, has peacefully passed away.
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"All our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones through this very difficult time, and we’d request that their privacy is respected as they grieve for his loss.
"Steve will forever be synonymous with Emmerdale. The proud defender and head of the Dingle family. Heart and humour in all he did, it has been and always will be impossible not to smile when you think of him."