'Emmerdale' actress Grace Cassidy to leave later this year!

Emmerdale actress Grace Cassidy is set to depart the show after nearly three years later this year. Cassidy who plays the youngest of the Barton siblings, Hannah is the third member of the family to quit her role this year.

Viewers have already seen Hannah’s father John being dramatically killed off after his actor James Thornton decided to depart the show whilst her sister Holly will also be soon leaving the show after Sophie Powles decided to leave her role.

However, later this year, Holly will also leave the show as Grace leaves to pursue other projects. Speaking about her decision, she said: ”After three years I have made so many friends here and I am going to miss them so much. However, I felt the time was right to move on as I still have so much to learn. I can’t thank Stuart and the team enough for making me feel so welcome. I will never forget the opportunity I was given.”

She added: ”When I first started I never thought I’d be there for that long. I don’t like the thought of doing anything for that long, never mind a job. But I fell in love with it and had the time of my life. It didn’t feel right to leave until now.”