ERIC Pollard reveals a shocking truth in Emmerdale as his ongoing health struggles worsen.

Eric and Brenda throw an engagement party next week in Emmerdale.

Eric gives his speech announcing a honeymoon cruise, and Brenda is overjoyed.

With the engagement party in full swing, Rodney is curious as to where Eric got his new influx of wealth.

Although Eric plays wry, he suddenly panics and makes to leave with a suspicious Leyla following behind.

Having followed him home, Leyla is gobsmacked when Eric makes an admission.

This comes after Brenda was left shocked when Eric revealed his plans for a Christmas wedding.

Eric then revealed the engagement ring he bought for delighted Brenda at the auction.

However, Eric’s health seems to deteriorate dramatically.

Viewers learned that Emmerdale’s longest serving character has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.

In emotional scenes, Eric tearfully confided in Mandy about how terrified he was feeling as he looked to his future.

Emmerdale has worked closely with the charity Parkinson’s UK, who will continue to support the production team to give Eric’s story a realistic and authentic depiction whilst creating awareness of the condition and how it affects those afflicted.

Last week, Eric was visibly still suffering from tremors and in shock when Caleb confronted him at the shop.

“Stay away from my depot, and wind your neck in or I will,” Caleb declares, leaving Eric visibly distressed.

His health taking a turn for the worse has left Emmerdale fans fear the character will be killed off after 38 years on the ITV soap.

Taking to X, one fan wrote: “Don’t like Eric getting bad when it’s nearly Christmas. Don’t want a Christmas death #Emmerdale.”