Emmerdale legend Paula Tilbrook who played Betty Eagleton for 21 years dies aged 89 – five years after leaving soap
Emmerdale actress Paula Tilbrook has passed away aged 89.
The star was known for playing soap regular Betty Eagleston on the long-running soap for 21 years.
Paula died in December and the news was announced in theatre industry newsletter The Bible on Wednesday afternoon.
Sad news: Emmerdale actress Paula Tilbrook has passed away aged 89
Paula took on the role of Betty in 1994 and left the ITV programme in 2015, before returning for a cameo the same year.
The soap star also appeared in Coronation Street in 1973 for a short 11-episode run.