EMMERDALE viewers were left stunned after Victor Anderson dies from an aneurysm – after his family accused him of faking his poor health.
Tuesday’s episode of the ITV soap saw Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) go to collect Rishi’s (Patel) necklace, but it went missing.
Manpreet (Rebecca Sarker) was immediately suspicious of Victor (Eddie Osei) and when he was accused he was defensive.
Assured her husband is innocent, Claudette (Flo Wilson) was horrified to find the necklace in Victor’s pocket.
Manpreet called the police while Victor made a hurried escape.
PC Swirling questioned Manpreet and Claudette on the theft.
Arriving home, Charles (Kevin Mathurin) was shocked to learn what has happened and he and Claudette rushed to find Victor after he fled the scene.
Charles was thrilled his mum finally saw his dad’s true colours and hasn’t changed into the good person she thought he was.
But then they get a shock when they found Victor in the church appearing to pray.
Charles and Claudette were left stunned to learn he was actually dead.
Claudette broke down in tears as she hugged Victor.
In recent weeks, we have seen Victor claim he has poor health.
Claudette looked after him, but Charles had his suspicions whether he was telling the truth thought he might be faking.
How will the Anderson family cope with the latest tragedy?
Viewers were left open-mouthed at the episode’s and character’s conclusion.
Taking to X, formally known as Twitter, one said: “He’s dead??!!”
Another wrote: “Victor is DEAD! I don’t wish death on anyone but I’m glad he’s left the show. Claudette next!”
A third penned: “OMG he really was ill???”
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
