Jack had been staying with her in Spain and had suffered a fatal heart attack ; she accompanied his body to Emmerdale .
After a 13 - year absence , Annie returned to the village on 9 February 2009 for Jack 's funeral .
Jack had been staying with Annie in Spain and had suffered a fatal heart attack ; Annie accompanied Jack 's body to Emmerdale .
After a 13 - year absence , Annie returned to the village on 9 February 2009 for Jack 's funeral .