The first baby born on the BBC soap lost his life in the arms of his ex-wife Stacey Slater, who he confessed his love and proposed to in his dying moments, during a dramatic live episode last Thursday night (February 20).

Actor Jasmine Armfield will reprise her role as Bex for a short stint five years after leaving EastEnders in 2020.

EASTENDERS fans cannot stop crying at the emotional aftermath of Martin Fowler’s death in today’s episode of the soap. The fruit and veg flogger – who was played by actor Jame Bye in the BBC

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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.

The aftermath of Martin Fowler's (James Bye) tragic, untimely death played out in the latest emotional edition of EastEnders, as the news affected the entire community.

James Alexandrou, who played Martin Fowler before James Bye in EastEnders, has reacted to the character’s traumatic death. James portrayed the beloved character in the BBC One soap from 1996-2007. In 2014, Martin returned to Walford, but James Bye had taken over the role.

EastEnders has confirmed that Bex Fowler will be making a return to Albert Square following the death of her father Martin, with actress Jasmine Armfield reprising her role