Emmerdale's Jimmy King killed off after 22 years on ITV soap

The long-running character of Jimmy King was killed off in dramatic scenes on the ITV soap Emmerdale, with his death following a car crash into the wedding marquee for Joe Tate and Dawn Taylor. The episode aired on Thursday, August 27, 2026, and depicted Jimmy succumbing to his injuries while his wife, Nicola, was by his side. The crash occurred as Jimmy swerved to avoid someone, according to a police investigation revealed in the following episode. In the moments before his death, Jimmy and Nicola shared a poignant scene where he imagined their planned wedding vow renewal.