Fans send waves of love as former Will Taylor actor posts bandaged photo following mystery eye operation

A Shocking Instagram Reveal

Emmerdale actor Dean Andrews, beloved for his role as Will Taylor, has left fans deeply concerned after revealing he recently underwent eye surgery—without prior notice.

The actor took to Instagram to post a photo of himself sitting in a car, both eyes covered with protective patches, his expression stoic but hopeful. His caption was short but telling:

“Eye surgery went ok thankfully.”

What followed was an outpouring of concern and well wishes from fans, many of whom were caught off guard by the revelation.

“Glad It’s Gone Well”—But the Worry Remains

Dean responded to a follower’s comment with an ominous note:

“We’ll find out on Tuesday.”

That response left many wondering if the results of the procedure are still uncertain.

Dozens of fans flooded his comments with sympathy, support, and their own experiences with similar procedures. One wrote, “Hope the healing goes well—my sister found it hard, but it was worth it.” Another added, “Wishing you a good recovery. Much love to you, Dean.”

Some even noted the familiar look of the eye patches, joking, “I wore those after laser eye surgery too—thankfully eyes heal fast!”

Not His First Operation

This isn’t the first time Dean has quietly undergone surgery. In February 2024, the actor posted a post-op photo from hospital, writing:

“Surgery went well. Very happy to have woken up. Many thanks to my surgeon Chris and all the staff.”

He didn’t reveal the reason behind that procedure either, keeping details private while fans continued to show support.

A Heartbreaking Exit from Emmerdale

Dean Andrews’ surgery comes nearly a year after his shocking Christmas Day exit from Emmerdale, when his character Will Taylor died of a heart attack in a tragic twist.

After plotting against his wife Kim Tate, Will collapsed from chest pain in a tense confrontation. Tragically, Kim didn’t believe his distress was real—and hesitated to help. By the time she acted, it was too late. Viewers watched as Kim covered up her inaction, aided by Joe Tate, who manipulated the fallout for his own gain.

Dean had once said he’d only leave if producers forced him out. “You’ll have to kick me out,” he told The Sun. And ultimately, they did—dramatically.