With Eric Pollard struggling with his Parkinson’s in Emmerdale and Brenda Walker set to leave the show, fans have come up with a heartbreaking theory.
This comes after it was reported by The Mirror that Lesley Dunlop, who plays Brenda, will be leaving Emmerdale after 16 years on the show. There has already been a lot of speculation over how Brenda will leave the show, with some fans believing she will die as they can’t see her leaving Eric.
Now, other fans have taken this theory a step further and suggested that Eric will be the one to kill Brenda.
What’s happening with Eric in Emmerdale?
Eric was diagnosed with Parkinson’s a year ago, after suffering from numbness and tingling. In order to portray the story realistically, the story has been playing out slowly.
Scenes this week have seen his illness come to the forefront once again. Earlier in the week, he started shaking after confronting Caleb over the number of lorries driving through the village.
Tuesday’s episode (November 12) saw Eric act erratically in the surgery after he demanded an appointment. He was eventually escorted away by Brenda.
In Wednesday’s episode (November 13), things got even worse when Eric struggled to get himself out of bed due to not feeling his legs. He eventually managed to do it and was later found walking outside in his pyjamas and slippers by Caleb.
Caleb took Eric to see Dr Liam, who told Eric he was suffering from freezing. This was caused by a shortage in Eric’s usual medication.
Fan theory: Eric to kill Brenda?
As well as struggling physically, Eric has been struggling mentally. Could this cause him to act irrationally and attack Brenda? Fans think so.
Taking to X, one fan wrote: “Is Eric gonna have a turn & kill Brenda?” We’ve seen Eric behave out of character due to the lack of medication he needs, so it wouldn’t be beyond the realms of possibility.
Another fan had the same idea, writing: “Eric to off Brenda.” It is not yet known when Brenda’s exit will take place, but could she be facing a heartbreaking end?
