It’s a day that will haunt those who love Martin, from Stacey herself and hisdaughter Lily (Lillia Turner) and other children Arthur and Hope, through to his close friend and mother of his other daughter Bex, Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy).

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

James Bye is best known for playing Martin Fowler on EastEnders but the character has been killed off after suffering from Crush syndrome in the Queen Vic explosion

James Bye took over the role of Martin Fowler when the character returned to Walford after a seven-year absence in 2014. The character was the first baby to be born on the show to parents Pauline and Arthur Fowler (Wendy Richard and Bill Treacher).

EASTENDERS has confirmed a key member of the Fowler family IS returning – following Martin’s tragic death. The character – played by James Bye – passed away in tragic

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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,