Martin made a comeback in 2014, except this time, James Bye was at the helm, with soap aficionados hailing his take on the character as the "best recast ever".
Since 2014, actor James Bye has been portraying the endearing character, and it's hard for many fans to picture Albert Square without him following the dramatic events of tonight's live episode.
Martin Fowler (James Bye) has died during the soap’s live episode this evening.
It was a really strange moment because we don't know each other at all, and the only thing that bonds us are these words on a page called Martin Fowler, you know, that was a really nice moment.".
Martin’s father Arthur, played by Bill Treacher, appeared in the first scene of the first EastEnders episode in February 1985.
