Emmerdale fans have shared their suspicions over Will Taylor’s sudden death,

with many convinced he could still be alive. But now actor Dean Andrews has set the record straight.

Will passed away on Christmas Day after suffering a heart attack at Home Farm.

He had been in the midst of a row with wife Kim Tate when he suddenly collapsed. Despite him being pronounced dead, Emmerdale fans have shared theories involving Will faking his own death.

Here’s everything you need to know about Will’s death in Emmerdale…

Will dies in Emmerdale

On Christmas Day, Will suffered a fatal heart attack in surprise Emmerdale scenes. He had been rowing with estranged wife Kim after his plan to destroy her came to light.

Kim had confronted her husband over the plot, leading to Will begging her for forgiveness. Kim then went on to leave but Will collapsed, clutching his chest in the process.

After Kim realised Will wasn’t in a good way, she and Joe rang for an ambulance. While they waited, Kim performed CPR on her husband as he began to lose consciousness.

Unfortunately Will couldn’t be saved and paramedics pronounced him dead when they arrived.

Emmerdale fans think Will isn’t dead

Despite Will being declared dead by medics, many Emmerdale fans were unconvinced he had actually passed away. Taking to social media, soap viewers shared their thoughts on Will’s sudden death.

One person commented: “I could be reading to much into this but @deanoandrews hasn’t posted a farewell to the show like Daisy did,” while another said: “I still don’t think he is dead.”

Others shared their theories about how Will’s death could be a set-up. A fan said: “It’s a set up he’s not dead I think! Ambulance drivers were actors.” Elsewhere, somebody else said: “But were they ‘real’ ambulance people? I think the whole thing is a set-up and will is still alive.”

Dean Andrews speaks out

Following fans’ uncertainty over Will’s passing, actor Dean Andrews has finally spoken out on his departure. He broke his silence on New Year’s Eve, after spotting the various theories about Will being alive.

In a video shared to Instagram, he addressed Emmerdale fans and confirmed he had left the soap for good.

“I just wanted to come on to thank everybody who has sent messages regarding my departure from Emmerdale,” Dean said. “There was a little conjecture as to whether Will was dead. He’s dead. He’s gone.”

Furthermore, Dean clarified when he filmed his final scenes and thanked his co-stars. The actor added: “I’ve been left for around seven or eight weeks and I’ve been there for about five and a half years.”

“And in that five and a half years I’ve worked with some really lovely people, amazing crew and my little family on Emmerdale along the way, have always been lovely to work with,” he said.