Emmerdale's late Leah Bracknell documented her cancer battle from hospital food to her treatment

Emmerdale ‘s late star Leah Bracknell shared her cancer battle with her legion of loyal fans.

The actress died aged 55 following her three-year battle with lung cancer in September.

Before her death, the soap star had bravely gave her admirers an insight into her experience from hospital food to her treatment.

Leah penned a blog recording her “health, wellness and wholeness” which she titled Something beginning with C.

As well as discussing her treatments, the TV star also wrote a scathing review of the “grim” meals served up by the NHS to hospital patients.

In a post from the past, she wrote: “Over the next few days I shall be sharing pics of the NHS meals wat I have had! Being as it’s in the news and on the menu so to speak – and high time too.

“With £1.32 spent on each NHS meal compared to £2.02 spent in the prison service.

“I have documented them over the last few years to illicit sympathy from friends and family during my medical incarcerations. My mum thought this was a prawn korma! Wishful thinking mum.”

She added: “Here goes folks. sorry to do this to you. Just a few more NHS meals wat I have ate.”

Despite the trials of cancer, Leah primarily remained positive and upbeat.

In 2019, she confirmed she was on an immunotherapy clinical trial which kept her cancer stable.

She also kept her mind open when it came to medicine as she used meditation as a healing method.

Leah remained hopeful of a cure, and credited her positive thinking with keeping her alive.

Speaking in August, she said: “People think, ‘Oh, she’s crazy’, but I believe in thinking outside the box.

“Medical science is an amazing thing and it is keeping me alive, but it has limitations because it is to do with the logical mind.

“But things we call miracles, things we don’t understand, happen all the time, they happen outside the realms of logic and scientific data.

“Nobody knows why they happen, but it is possible for the impossible to happen. I still hope I could get my impossible miracle.

“And if not, I am going to have a bloody good time along the way.

“I don’t need to go and fulfil a bucket list, that’s not my style, I just want to do the things I want to do while I am healthy and strong, I won’t let myself live in fear, I’m just going to live a good life.”

It was confirmed the Emmerdale actress had died aged 55.

In a statement they said: “It is with the deepest sadness that Leah Bracknell’s family confirm that Leah passed away in September, three years after her diagnosis with stage 4 lung cancer.

“They would like to thank all the public for their support and generosity which contributed to the extension and quality of her life over the past three years.

“Leah continued to embrace life and faced her illness with positivity. Many aspects of her journey can be found on her blog.

“Leah was best known and much loved as Zoe Tate in Emmerdale.

“She also had roles in Judge John Deed, A Touch of Frost, The Royal Today and DCI Banks to name just a few, as well as numerous appearances on stage and in pantomime.

“As well as acting, Leah was also an accomplished yoga teacher and shamanic healer.

“Leah had an energy and enthusiasm for life, a kind heart and much love to give to those around her.

“Her family have asked for privacy at this very sad time.”