Emmerdale stars' health struggles from terminal cancer to scary four-day hallucinationEmmerdale has been a staple on our screens for almost 50 years and has seen a number of iconic characters come and go - but some of the cast have faced tragic health battlesView 5 Images Emmerdale stars' health struggles from terminal cancer to scary four day hallucinationEmmerdale has cemented its position as one of Britain's most treasured soaps - yet several of its beloved stars have faced heartbreaking health struggles. ‌From cancer diagnoses to enduring debilitating conditions, we examine the adversities that Emmerdale actors have overcome. ‌Leah BracknellView 5 Images Leah sadly died in 2019 (Image: ITV)Former Emmerdale actress Leah Bracknell received a stage 4 terminal lung cancer diagnosis in 2016. Jeff HordleyView 5 Images Jeff’s mother died from the same disease (Image: ITV)‌Soap star Jeff Hordley - who portrays Cain Dingle - received a Crohn's Disease diagnosis in 1996. ‌Claire KingView 5 Images Claire ‘struggles’ to go to workEmmerdale's Kim Tate star Claire King has spoken candidly about her struggle with rheumatoid arthritis through the years.