Martin Fowler - played by James Bye - was killed off during the live episode of EastEnders for its 40th anniversary last week after trying to rescue Stacey Slater

EastEnders star Lacey Turner has said that she is 'heartbroken' as she broke her silence on her former on-screen husband Martin Fowler's death. Despite giving birth to her fourth child just over a month ago, Lacey returned to work on Thursday (February 20) to perform in EastEnders devastating live episode.

EastEnders actor James Bye has revealed that he personally informed co-star Lacey Turner of his imminent departure from the soap, once arrangements for the dramatic send-off were confirmed. The actor is known across the country for his decade-long stint as Martin Fowler on the long-running BBC drama,

EastEnders' James Bye opened up on The One Show about his final request to the BBC before his character Martin Fowler was killed off in the live anniversary episode

James Bye’s new role has been confirmed, days on from his EastEnders exit. The actor’s final scenes as Martin Fowler aired last Thursday, when the character died following the Queen Vic explosion. The beloved face was trapped under a beam that he had realised was falling from the ceiling.