EASTENDERS viewers better get the tissues ready before they watch Martin Fowler’s funeral, as it’s set to be an emotional rollercoaster. The beloved fruit-and-veg stall holder died on

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.

Now played by Alice Haig, Vicki Fowler, who was last seen on-screen in 2004, is set to make an appearance to attend the funeral of her uncle Martin together with her boyfriend Ross (Alex Walkinshaw) and their son Joel (Max Murray). "I am so excited," Haig said of her EastEnders debut.

EastEnders fans have one major demand for Martin Fowler's upcoming funeral, with calls being made for a former character to return to the show. The BBC soap's 40th anniversary week marked the death of fruit and vegetable salesman Martin, who was crushed by a steel beam following the Queen Vic's explosion.

As the love child of teen mum Michelle Fowler and Dirty Den Watts, Vicki’s life has been beset with drama from day

Hot on the heels of the news that Vicki Fowler will return to EastEnders for Martin’s (James Bye) funeral, it has been confirmed that his daughter Bex will also be in attendance to say an emotional goodbye.

Fan favourite Vicki Fowler will return to Eastenders for the first time in 20 years. The character, who will now be played by Andor star Alice Haig, is the love child of teen mum Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully) and Dirty Den Watts (Leslie Grantham).