Where EastEnders' Mark Fowler actor is now – 22 years after his powerful HIV storyline

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EastEnders legend Mark Fowler remains one of the soap’s most memorable characters, even 22 years after his emotional departure from Albert Square.Originally portrayed by Todd Carty, who is now 60, Mark first appeared as a child before making a dramatic return in the early 1990s as a completely changed man.

No longer the same person who had left years earlier, he had matured significantly, shaped by a life-altering HIV diagnosis that forced him to prioritise his health.As Martin Fowler’s older brother, Mark tackled some of EastEnders’ most powerful storylines, cementing his place in soap history.Struggling to cope with the challenges of his illness, Mark Fowler found life in Albert Square increasingly difficult.

The restrictions that came with his HIV diagnosis weighed heavily on him, ultimately leading to his decision to leave Walford.

Determined to make the most of his remaining time, he set off on the trip of a lifetime, saying an emotional farewell to his loved ones in 2003 while staying in touch from afar.Tragically, just a year later, his brother Martin received the devastating news that Mark had passed away from an AIDS-related form of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.Mark’s powerful storyline was groundbreaking for EastEnders, helping to challenge misconceptions about HIV and AIDS while raising awareness among the soap’s vast audience.