By Jasmine Allday Pearl Ladderbanks was an icon of the Emmerdale village. Meg Johnson played the much loved character from 2003 until her final appearance on the ITV soap back in March 2020. Meg’s character Pearl was a fan favourite, and she was involved in some huge storylines during her time in the Dales, including the appearance of her rapist son and his shock death, and various rocky relationships throughout the years. She most recently had worked as a receptionist at the local vets with Paddy and Rhona before she moved into a static caravan in Demdyke to gain some independence back in 202…