In recent EastEnders episodes, Stacey Slater has endured profound personal tragedies. The devastating explosion at The Queen Victoria pub, part of the show’s 40th-anniversary storyline, resulted in the tragic death of her former husband, Martin Fowler. While attempting to rescue Stacey from the wreckage, Martin was fatally crushed by a falling steel beam. In his final moments, he proposed to Stacey, expressing his enduring love before succumbing to his injuries. citeturn0news16

Compounding her grief, Stacey discovered that Martin’s market stall had been deliberately set on fire, adding to her series of misfortunes. This arson attack has intensified her emotional turmoil, leaving her to navigate the aftermath of these traumatic events. citeturn0search5

These events have left Stacey grappling with immense loss and uncertainty about her future in Walford.

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