The funeral of Martin Fowler on EastEnders is guaranteed to be an emotional watch for viewers who saw the market stall holder killed during the Queen Vic explosion

EASTENDERS fans are preparing for a tearful goodbye in the upcoming weeks – with first look photos at Martin Fowler’s funeral. The beloved fruit-and-veg stall holder, played by James

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.

BBC's EastEnders left fans devastated as Walford's market trader Martin Fowler died in the 40th anniversary episode, as spoilers reveal what's to come next on the Square

As EastEnders fans sob in front of their TVs, Martin Fowler’s death has impacted a nation. And now actor James Bye has revealed to fans why he has left EastEnders and why Martin had to die as he confirms he quit the show as it ‘felt right’.

Martin Fowler, played by James Bye, was killed off in the live episode of EastEnders after spending 40 years on the BBC soap and the actor has explained the reason behind the brutal exit.

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,