EastEnders legend Martin Fowler killed off soap as James Bye exits in heartbreaking twist

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In a devastating turn of events, Martin Fowler was killed off the BBC soap during Thursday night's live episode of EastEnders.The character, who has been a staple on the BBC soap for 40 years, met a tragic end in the explosion in The Queen Vic.

Despite his heroic efforts to save Stacey Slater, Martin sadly died after a metal beam fell on him. James Bye, who has portrayed Martin since 2014, has now bid farewell to the role he's held for over a decade.

He took over from previous actor James Alexandrou, while Jon Peyton-Price originally played the character. Martin's birth was featured in the soap's debut year.

Fans had been speculating about Martin's untimely demise for weeks, following several hints and references to past storylines.