Jane Cox has admitted the death of her mother a few years ago made her think about “the big things in life” ahead of her decision to leave Emmerdale.
The 67-year-old actress will bow out of the ITV soap in upcoming scenes when her character Lisa Dingle dies of a terminal heart condition.
The star – who has tried to write two films and a book but hasn’t had enough time as-of yet – is relishing the chance to try her hand at other opportunities.
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She told the Daily Mirror: “It is completely life-changing. But I decided I wanted to do different things.
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