Eric Pollard to take his own life as his Parkinson’s symptoms worsen, predict fans as they question whether he is leaving Emmerdale
Pollard has been suffering from freezing.
Fans of Emmerdale have predicted that Eric Pollard will take his own life, following recent scenes that have seen him struggling with his Parkinson’s symptoms.
Last year, Eric was diagnosed with the neurological condition. He originally kept it a secret, but finally shared the news with his partner Brenda.
With Eric struggling lately, Emmerdale fans are predicting that they are setting things up for a sad ending.
What happened to Eric?
Earlier in the week, Eric suffered from the shakes when he went to confront Caleb over the number of lorries travelling through the village.
However, in Wednesday’s episode (November 13), Caleb became an ally after he realised how much Eric was struggling.
Eric didn’t turn up for work because he couldn’t get his legs to move in order to get out of bed. When he finally managed to get himself out, he walked into the village in his pyjamas and slippers, where he was found by Caleb.
Caleb took Eric to see Dr Liam, who told Eric he was suffering from something called freezing. While Eric believed his Parkinson’s was worsening, Liam reassured him that wasn’t the case. The problem is actually that there is a shortage of the medication that Eric requires.
It was clear that Eric didn’t like the idea of being somebody’s problem. Could that realisation cause him to take his own life? Fans certainly think so.
Fans predict Eric Pollard will take his own life
Taking to X, fans were quick to jump on the idea that Eric will take his own life. “Who’s willing to bet Eric books Dignitas?” wrote one fan, referring to the Swiss organisation that provides physician-assisted suicide.
Another echoed the thought, writing: “Emmerdale. I see a Dignitas storyline coming…” While a third fan added: ” Euthanasia storyline incoming then?!”
A fourth fan wrote: “I reckon Eric’s going to commit suicide,” while other fans expressed their sadness that Eric might be leaving. “Hope this isn’t leading to Eric’s exit,” one said.
Chris Chittell, who plays Eric, is married to co-star Lesley Dunlop in real life. It was recently announced that Lesley, who plays Brenda, will be leaving the soap. Could a double exit be on the cards?
