Martin Fowler was dramatically killed off during EastEnders' live episode to mark its 40th anniversary as actor James Bye has revealed why his beloved character had to die

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.

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

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’.

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

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.

EastEnders viewers are heartbroken as Martin Fowler died in the live 40th anniversary episode, with actor James Bye now breaking his silence on his exit from the soap

EastEnders viewers were left bereft after beloved character Martin Fowler was killed off in a shock twist following the Queen Vic explosion

Martin Fowler met a tragic end in Thursday night's live episode of EastEnders, but the original actor who played him, James Alexandrou didn't hold back as he weighed in on the character's demise

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,