In a recent interview, Lacey Turner, who portrays Stacey Slater on EastEnders, discussed the profound impact of Martin Fowler’s death on her character. Turner expressed that Stacey will struggle to move past this tragedy, stating, “I don’t think she’ll ever get over losing Martin, they were so close even when they weren’t together.” She added that Stacey will need to find a way to cope for the sake of her children, but acknowledged that it will be a challenging journey. citeturn0search2
This development follows a pattern in Stacey’s life, as she has previously endured significant losses, including the death of her former husband, Bradley Branning, during the show’s 25th anniversary. The recurrence of such traumatic events continues to shape Stacey’s narrative, highlighting her resilience amidst ongoing adversity.