Dead Diane stages surprise Hollyoaks return and your heart will ache

Diane returns with a special message for her kids (Picture: Lime Pictures)

Diane Hutchinson (Alex Fletcher) makes an unexpected Hollyoaks return next week when Ant (Brook Debio), Ro (Leo Cole) and Dee Dee (Chloe Atkinson) receive messages from their mum on the day of their 16th birthday.

No, you’re crying.

Diane, a staple of the Channel 4 soap for 16 years, passed away in May after a battle with ovarian c...