Why did Leanna Cavanagh leave Emmerdale?
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info  Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV  Emmerdale fans got a shock tonight when Leanne Cavanagh (played by Mimi Slinger) was brutally murdered. The death has meant that star Mimi Slinger has left the show for good. Emmerdale had two back-to-back episodes tonight (July 8) which ended with the death of Leanne Cavanagh. Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu) dealt the killing blow to Leanne, pushing her over a bridge. The aftermath of the murder will be fully explored in tomorrows episode  Friday, July 9. Mimi Slinger has released a statement on leaving the series and has explained why she decided to walk away from the show. The star said that it has been so difficult to keep the secret, adding that it was something she has been waiting to tell people for some time.