Actor Jasmine Armfield will reprise her role as Bex for a short stint five years after leaving EastEnders in 2020.

Bex Fowler returning to EastEnders to mourn death of her father Martin - Martin Fowler died during Thursday’s 40th anniversary live episode of the BBC One soap.

EastEnders has confirmed that Bex Fowler will return for the funeral of her father Martin, following his tragic death. The iconic character passed away following the dramatic explosion at The Vic during Thursday’s (February 20) live episode, bringing an end to James Bye’s 11-year stint in the role.

EastEnders' Bex Fowler is returning to Walford for the first time since 2020 in the wake of her father Martin Fowler's tragic death on the BBC soap, with actress Jasmine Armfield reprising the role

EastEnders favourite Bex Fowler, played by Jasmine Armfield, is set to make a brief return to Albert Square following the tragic death of her dad Martin Fowler

EastEnders' Bex Fowler is making a return to the BBC soap very soon following the death of her father Martin Fowler, with actress Jasmine Armfield reprising the role

Following the tragic death of Martin Fowler in EastEnders, actress Jasmine Armfield will be reprising her role as his daughter Bex Fowler for a short stint later this year

The tragic death of Martin Fowler will see his daughter Bex return home to be with the distraught family. Devastated Bex will jet in after years spent travelling the world to be with her mum, Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) and the rest of the family as they lay Martin to rest.

EastEnders has confirmed that Bex Fowler will be making a return to Albert Square following the death of her father Martin, with actress Jasmine Armfield reprising her role

Hot on the heels of the news that Vicki Fowler will return to EastEnders for Martin’s (James Bye) funeral, it has been confirmed that his daughter Bex will also be in attendance to say an emotional goodbye.