Emmerdale fans are bracing for a heartbreaking twist as speculation grows that a beloved character might be killed off after nearly three decades in the soap. The focus of the drama is April Windsor, whose recent actions have left viewers convinced that she may unintentionally bring about a devastating tragedy.

April has been through a tumultuous period since her return to the Dales. Last year, she vanished after a heated argument with her father, Marlon Dingle, only to be found months later in a gym restroom, where she suffered the heartbreaking loss of her unborn child. Since coming back, April has been struggling emotionally, while Marlon, fearing she might run away again, has been walking on eggshells, allowing her more freedom than usual.

However, Marlon’s own behavior has raised eyebrows. In an attempt to protect April, he went to extreme lengths, framing her friend Dylan by planting drugs on him. When April discovered the truth, she was appalled by her father’s actions. In a shocking retaliation, April staged an overdose on ketamine, leading Marlon to believe she was dead. As he panicked and urged Rona to call for help, April suddenly sat up, revealing it was all an act—leaving her father devastated.

Marlon’s desperation to keep April safe reached new heights when he secretly installed a tracking device on her, a decision that sparked outrage when it was exposed. During a tense episode, he finally admitted to what he had done, but the fallout from his revelation has left fans fearing the worst. Online chatter suggests that the mounting stress could lead Marlon to suffer another stroke—one that could prove fatal.

Longtime viewers recall that Marlon suffered a major stroke in March 2022, a life-altering event that he has worked hard to recover from. With the recent turmoil, some believe that April’s reckless behavior, combined with Marlon’s increasing anxiety, could push him over the edge.

Social media has been buzzing with worried speculation. One fan lamented, “What April did to Marlon was cruel. He’s terrified of losing her, and I think all this stress is going to be too much for him.” Another added, “I wouldn’t be surprised if Marlon suffers another stroke and doesn’t survive. The tension is building up too much.”

A third viewer was even more certain, declaring, “April is driving him to another stroke, and he’s going to die—100% calling it.” Others echoed similar concerns, convinced that Marlon’s tragic fate is already set in motion.

With emotions running high and the storyline reaching a boiling point, fans are left wondering—could April’s actions truly lead to her father’s shocking exit from Emmerdale?