EastEnders Marks 40th Anniversary with Emotional Farewell to Martin Fowler

The iconic character's death in a live episode brings shockwaves to Walford and prompts key family returns.

Martin Fowler, a beloved EastEnders character, was killed during the Queen Vic explosion in a live anniversary episode.
The storyline explores the emotional aftermath for Martin's family, including Sonia Fowler, who recently gave birth, and his grieving partner Stacey Slater.
Jasmine Armfield will reprise her role as Bex Fowler, returning to mourn her father and support her family during the funeral.
Vicki Fowler, Martin's cousin, is also set to return after 20 years, introducing new characters to the soap.
EastEnders producer Chris Clenshaw explained that Martin's death was a pivotal choice to mark the show's 40th anniversary.