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

EASTENDERS fans have been left “calling Ofcom” after Martin Fowler’s tragic death shocked the nation. BBC viewers took to social media in their droves to grieve long-term

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.

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.

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

The first baby born in the BBC soap's death marks a rare moment where a character from EastEnder's debut year have left the show

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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.