EastEnders sees Martin's friends and family struggling after last week's tragedy, while another family falls apart.

Now played by Alice Haig, Vicki Fowler, who was last seen on-screen in 2004, is set to make an appearance to attend the funeral of her uncle Martin together with her boyfriend Ross (Alex Walkinshaw) and their son Joel (Max Murray). "I am so excited," Haig said of her EastEnders debut.

EASTENDERS alum James Bye’s new job has been revealed – after the tragic death of alter-ego Martin Fowler. James, 41, played beloved Martin from 2014 until he was killed off in the BBC

James Bye ’s new role has been confirmed, days on from his EastEnders exit. The actor’s final scenes as Martin Fowler aired last Thursday, when the character died following the Queen Vic explosion.

EastEnders actor James Bye has officially left the soap as his character Martin Fowler was killed off during the 40th anniversary special. However, James has opened up about his fresh gig post-Walford life as he swaps the drama of Albert Square for the regal elegance of a Jane Austen hero.

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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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 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 EastEnders waved goodbye to James Bye during the 40th anniversary live episode, when his character of Martin Fowler was killed off. Following his exit from the soap, he sat down with his wife, Victoria, and the couple opened up about their family life struggles.