Former EastEnders star James Bye has admitted that killing off Martin Fowler was ‘definitely the right decision’ by the show’s bosses.

Fans of the BBC soap were left devastated back in February when the first baby born on Albert Square lost his life in the 40th anniversary live episode.

Martin was initially played by Jon Peyton-Price when the character's parents Pauline and Arthur welcomed him into the world during EastEnders debut year of 1985.

Following Jon leaving the role in 1996, James Alexandrou took on Martin's journey into adulthood over the next 11 years before the character left Albert Square for seven years.

Returning to 2013, with James Bye playing him, Martin featured in a number of major storylines, including faking his death, surviving a bus crushing him and find

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