EastEnders went live for its 40th anniversary celebrations tonight and killed off legacy character Martin Fowler.
In heartbreaking scenes, Stacey Slater screamed in agony next to his lifeless body after he went into cardiac arrest when the beam was lifted off his legs.
In what was a flawless episode, fans are not happy with the outcome.
It was tragedy for Martin and Stacey as he died after they declared their love (Credit: BBC)
Martin Fowler dies in EastEnders Live
At the end of Wednesday night’s episode (February 19) Martin Fowler was left in a perilous position as he lay trapped under a fallen beam following the explosion in The Queen Vic.
As the action began, Stacey was trying to save Martin, but she couldn’t move the beam. He then fell unconscious after telling her loved her.
The paramedics came in and Martin was suddenly awake after being given some painkillers. Thankfully.
Stacey and Martin then had a heart to heart and confessed their love for each other again. He told Stacey he doesn’t love Ruby, he loves her. They said they never want to be apart again – which was foreboding given Lacey Turner is soon off on maternity leave.
Martin then proposed. But Stacey wasn’t massively keen on getting married again. However, she did eventually accept.
In the cafe, Ruby was sitting waiting for news, desperate to find out how Martin was. She wasn’t going to be very happy when the news landed on her, that’s for sure.
Back in The Vic, Martin and Stacey were planning their future. But Stacey soon noticed the paramedics looking concerned. It was not looking good for Martin. He was at risk of ‘crushed syndrome’ – once the beam is lifted off, Martin may not survive.
Stacey was advised to say her goodbyes, but she didn’t tell Martin the news. He decided to give his wedding speech to her anyway so she could hear it. They shared a kiss and the beam was then lifted off him.
He smiled one last time at Stacey and then went into cardiac arrest. The paramedics battled to save him. But it was no good. Stacey’s screams could be heard across the Square as she lay craddling her love.
Stacey lost the love of her life (Credit: BBC)
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