EASTENDERS alum James Alexandrou has responded to Martin Fowler’s tragic d3ath with a savage swipe.

James, 39, played the beloved character from 1996 until 2007 – taking over from Jon Peyton Price.

James Alexandrou at the press night of Fatal Attraction.

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James Alexandrou has reacted after Martin Fowler’s d3ath in EastEndersCredit: Getty

James Alexandrou in EastEnders.

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He was the second actor to play Martin; appearing from 1996 to 2007Credit: BBC

Martin Fowler lying down next to a woman.

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Martin Fowler was k!lled off in the 40th anniversary live episodeCredit: BBC
Viewers were heartbroken after Martin tragically died in the BBC soap’s 40th Anniversary live episode.

Meanwhile, James took to social media to acknowledge his former alter-ego’s passing.

He joked in his Instagram story: “Somehow reckon I’ll still be asked ‘When are you going back to EastEnders?’

James accompanied this message with a snap of Martin’s d3ath scene.

Meanwhile, James Bye had played Martin from 2014 until the character’s demise.

Walford’s first baby born died as a hero following the Queen Vic facing a huge explosion.

He stayed behind in the aftermath to rescue beloved ex-wife Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner).

Disaster struck, however, when a steel bar fell and crushed Martin’s legs.

Much of the live episode focused on paramedics attempting to help the fruit and veg stall holder.

After being given morphine by paramedics while firefighters tried to lift the beam, Martin and Stacey had a final conversation.

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He proposed to her, declaring that he loved her – all of her.

As they spoke about their lives and futures – in or away from Walford, Stacey realised something was wrong.

Stacey couldn’t bring herself to tell Martin what was happening, but he realised.

He decided to tell her what he’d say at their wedding, telling her: “No pressure but I have loved this woman since the very first moment I saw her.

“I thought she was the sexiest thing I’ve ever clapped my eyes on. It’s alway been Stace because she feels like home and adventure wrapped into one.

“I know that this time and we are going to be in here in the Vic celebrating our anniversary in 40 years time.”

She begged him to hold on and they kissed before emergency services began to lift the beam.

How will Albert Square move forward after losing a pillar of the community?

EastEnders continues on BBC One and iPlayer.

Screenshot of a social media post with a question about returning to Eastenders, and a blurry blue image of a person.

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James Alexandrou reacted to his former character’s d3athCredit: Instagram

James Bye, who plays Martin Fowler in EastEnders, sitting at a kitchen table.

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James Bye took over the role in 2014Credit: BBC