Emmerdale - Ashley Dies (7th April 2017)

John Middleton made his final appearance after 20 years as Ashley Thomas who dies in the most heartbreaking scene. In his final scene, Ashley wake up in his sleep and saw Laurel. Ashley remember Laurel as his wife as they share a moment. Then, Laurel get Ashley an another pillow, she saw Ashley slowly passes away. A crying Laurel hug her husband's body in his bed.
Scene from Emmerdale (7th April 2017)

[@garbagegirl42069]

I can't even 😭😭 Hats off to Emmerdale for portraying dementia so delicately and sensitively. I'm gonna miss John Middleton, he is FANTASTIC. 💔💔

[@LuannOsbourne]

Shall we do a Charity run for Alzheimer's awareness.

[@Sandylee00214]

As a healthcare professional I applaud the writers of the series AND the actor for portraying this topic perfectly. And this final scene of Ashley's? Heartbreaking and beautifully done

[@karenpowell1877]

Well written storyline highlighting not just older people can be diagnosed

[@neilorr9685]

Well written storyline by emmerdale such a sad sad story line even sadder is it's a reality and affects anybody

[@paulw4702]

R.I.P Ashley Thomas 😭😭😭😭

[@helenbelither7354]

RIP Ashley Thomas we will miss you too much

[@balilife6257]

Emmerdale really is fantastic.

[@KeaneAddict]

When they get it right yes, other times it's OTT and far fetched, and they often forget small details.

[@victoriallewellyn8172]

I can't stop crying

[@brianderson9740]

Ashley has been dead longer than 3 yrs.
Still can't stop crying!

[@katefevre6222]

i'm crying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mcveigh2k624]

oh my gosh that was heart breaking

[@mrangryeyes4789]

Makes me laugh how Bernice moves the chair for Sandy, almost like the crew forgot to move the chair there.

[@kirstyhert6454]

This was heartbreaking to watch. My grandma has dementia 💔

[@kelseywhitfield6771]

Kirsty Hert I'm so sorry to hear that

[@gregmcniven5699]

Understand your pain hope she is doing okay

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP Ashley Thomas

[@EmilyDoesAccessAllAreas]

I watched this live years ago but now re watching it as my granddad is at end of life Alzheimer’s ! :( so sad x brilliantly portrayed x

[@sarahyeates2032]

So emotional.😭😭😭

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP Joanie Barton

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP Donna Barton

[@demipierce6918]

Aww stay strong

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP John Barton

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP Katie Barton

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP Alice Dingle

[@liamporter1736]

Record the time please, we did everything

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP Finn Barton

[@Lungoose]

Christ did you make a comment for every dead Emmerdaler

[@donnataylor7247]

R.i.p ashley

[@ItsSamHussey]

Did anyone else notice laughing as the camera was floating towards the sky? It was as if Ashley was laughing whilst watching everyone play.

[@dans_hoodie8399]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😭

[@stephenm6100]

😢

[@Twin_peaks93]

Poor laurel she had a lot of tragedy in this show

[@billyjudd3326]

First we lost Shadrach, then we lost Vicar Ashley, What next?

[@rennymusic4460]

He died in his sleep after he said her name Laurel 3:16

[@will_levitt926]

He didn’t die in his sleep

[@will_levitt926]

@MANCHESTER CITY ARE THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD LOL

[@chloemcdowall9907]

Have

[@fairlyvague82]

Is this the family who lost a baby to cot death??

[@chefaromea7622]

Aye same lot

[@abbieroseholden4174]

I miss Ashley he was the only one for Laurel. Can't stand Laurel and Jai they don't suit

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP James Barton

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP Emma Barton

[@wandacatvenus]

RIP Gemma Barton