EASTENDERS viewers are convinced Ben Mitchell will die from coronavirus - but they could be left waiting until September to find out his fate.
The soap goes off air tonight for the first time in the show's 35-year history after 6,122 episodes. And during the dramatic final episode, unwell Ben starts coughing as his health deteriorates believing he has the flu.
He then suddenly collapses on the floor in his living room. It's made fans think Ben is unknowingly suffering from COVID-19.
One said: "Ben’s had that cough a long time, definitely got Corona." Another added: "@bbceastenders for a few months. I think they should write Covid into his illness!
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