Martin Fowler was dramatically killed off during EastEnders' live episode to mark its 40th anniversary as actor James Bye has revealed why his beloved character had to die

EastEnders fans are in shock after one of the show's most iconic characters died in tonight's live episode. Martin Fowler - who was the first baby to be born in the show - died after proposing to Stacey Slater. Viewers watched in horror while paramedics fought to save Martin who had been crushed by a metal beam.

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Former Martin Fowler actor James Alexandrou has broken his silence after the iconic EastEnders character was killed off on the BBC One soap during the 40th anniversary live death

James Bye reveals why he decided to leave ‘EastEnders’ after 10 years, marking an emotional exit for Martin Fowler.

Vicki Fowler to return to EastEnders for her uncle Martin’s funeral - It comes after Martin Fowler died of a cardiac arrest in Thursday’s live episode of the BBC soap.

Following the death of Martin Folwer in EastEnders 40th anniversary live show on Thursday (February 20), many fans of the BBC soap are questioning how he overcame a similar incident. Martin, played by James Bye for the past 11 years,

EastEnders fans were left in floods of tears on Thursday night as Martin Fowler passed away in a live episode of the BBC soap, and now the character's original actor has made a savage dig about the sh