To be a part of a show that the nation has grown up with, to play a character that people were going to take to their hearts, to grow both on & off screen into the family man we all know & love, surrounded by children (wild wife & all…) It’s been a lot & we wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Martin - who had been played by James, 40, since 2014 - died in the live episode of the BBC show as part of EastEnders ' 40th anniversary week.
EastEnders star James Bye's wife Victoria was 'so blooming proud' as she discussed his dramatic exit from the soap before taking fans on a behind-the-scenes tour.
James' wife gave fans a quick glimpse of his dressing room, which included his character's shoes, clothes as well as his many scripts.
Much to the delight of fans, Victoria included the actual scenes where James played out Martin's demise.
