Emmerdale bid adieu to a beloved actress, Meg Johnson, last year, known to fans as Pearl Ladderbanks. However, a shocking revelation has just come out about the actress’ £375,000 estate, as per a probate document. The legendary actress Margaret Foster graced the Emmerdale screens for 19 years. But her contribution to the soap will be remembered forever. Meg was a key figure in multiple storylines, impacting fans beyond screen. Hence, her memories and legacy will be cherished forever!
Emmerdale Former’s Huge ‘Estate Secret’ Out After Death
Emmerdale lost one of it’s fan favorites the past year. The actress Meg Johnson took her last breath on July 1, 2023, due to Dementia at the age of 86. Before her passing, the soap star fought a long battle against the disease. Margaret Foster (actress’ real name) was also a Second World War survivor. She played the character of Pearl Ladderbanks in Dales for 19 years, from 2003 to 2022, until she disappeared on the show and died off-screen.
However, the Emmerdale legend has made it to the headlines even after a year of her demise. It’s because the probate document reveals that she has left an estate of £375,000 in her will, signed in 2012. Additionally, according to reports, her children Nicholas and Stephanie inherited her possessions. While she passed her daughter and daughter-in-law each one of her diamond rings.
Emmerdale fans will always remember Meg right from her debut in 2003 and being labeled “trollop” to going on a caravan holiday and never returning. She was a part of many huge storylines, including defending her rapist son, the fire at Sugden house, developing and hiding a gambling addiction, and most importantly faking Alzheimer’s disease. For more Emmerdale spoilers and cast updates, keep checking the TV Season & Spoilers!