Katie Sugden

Katie Sugden
Emmerdale character
Portrayed bySammy Winward
Duration2001–2015
First appearance18 July 2001 (2001-07-18)
Last appearance9 February 2015 (2015-02-09)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced bySteve Frost
In-universe information
Other namesKatie Addyman
Katie Macey
OccupationStable manager
FatherBrian Addyman
MotherCaroline Addyman
BrothersSam Addyman
SistersJodie Addyman
HusbandAndy Sugden
(2004–2007, 2014–2015)
Declan Macey (2012–2013)
StepsonsJack Sugden (2014–2015)
StepdaughtersSarah Sugden (2005–2007, 2014–2015)

Katie Sugden (also Addyman and Macey) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Sammy Winward. She made her first screen appearance on 18 July 2001 and Winward's casting was announced a week prior. The character was introduced as a love interest for Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) and their relationship was a focus point for most of the character's tenure. Winward took maternity leave in 2005, returning the following year. Katie's later stories include relationships with Adam Barton (Adam Thomas) and Declan Macey (Jason Merrells), the latter whom she marries. Writers placed Katie in danger in 2012 when she is involved in a mineshaft accident. Winward announced her decision to leave the series in November 2014 and Katie was killed-off, making her final appearance on 9 February 2015.