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EastEnders star James Bye announces new role days after Martin Fowler death


Martin Fowler's life came to a tragic end last week in EastEnders as James Bye departed from the iconic role.

Martin Fowler’s life came to a tragic end last week (Thursday, February 20) in EastEnders as James Bye departed from the iconic role. Stacey’s bubble was burst though when the paramedic informed her that Martin could be at risk of crush syndrome. He’ll be playing the role of Mr. Darcy in the sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, originally written in novel form by PD James back in 2011.

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