Major EastEnders character dies in final showdown – with relative to blame

Eddie Knight has died (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

EastEnders spoilers follow for Thursday’s (June 4) episode, which can now be streamed on BBC iPlayer. The episode in question will air at 7:30pm.

Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) has died in dramatic EastEnders scenes following an intense showdown with George Knight (Colin Salmon), who called him out over his racist behaviour.

Vile criminal Eddie, as viewers know, was George’s adoptive father. He ...