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Emmerdale actress Kitty McGeever dies, aged 44

The Emmerdale actress Kitty McGeever, who played character Lizzie Lakely, has died, aged 44. She was the first blind actress to be cast as a regular in a UK soap.

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Emmerdale producer pays tribute to 'inspirational' Kitty McGeever

Emmerdale producer, Kate Oates, has spoken to ITV News about the passing of actress, Kitty McGeever.

Kitty, who made history as the first blind person to join the permanent cast of a British soap in 2009, died following a battle with illness:

Colleagues pay tribute to Emmerdale's Kitty McGeever

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Kitty McGeever's last act of kindness

It has been revealed that the family of Emmerdale actress, Kitty McGeever, have asked for her organs to be donated to help others after her sudden death last night.

Emmerdale Producer, Kate Oates, said that the actresses cornea and liver will be donated. She said the actress had been waiting for some time for a kidney transplant - but although that never came for her she wanted others to benefit in some way:

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