Emmerdale star says 'it's going to be heartbreaking' in Cain Dingle updateThe fan-favourite character's diagnosis will be explored in new scenesView 2 Images Cain Dingle in Emmerdale (Image: ITV)An Emmerdale star has said the upcoming storyline for Cain Dingle will be 'heartbreaking' as the fan-favourite character is diagnosed with cancer. ‌In upcoming scenes, Cain, played by Oldham actor Jeff Hordley, learns he has aggressive, yet localised, prostate cancer. "It’s going to be a heartbreaking and a difficult watch at times," the actress, who has portrayed Sarah Sugden, since 2017 told Inside Soap. "But because cancer is so prevalent in so many people’s lives, it’s an important story to tell. "And as we know, Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain, is such an incredible actor, and getting to see him play out the story, it’ll be heartbreaking, but I know that it’s going to be an incredible performance."

Source: The Star February 02, 2026 11:46 UTC