EastEnders has confirmed a heartbreaking death storyline for one of the show’s most beloved characters.
Dot Branning was reunited with her close friend, and long-time physician, Dr. Harold Legg last night [October 19] after she became alarmed about her health.
The pair took a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about their time in Walford together, before he gave her a clean bill of health assured her that she was definitely not dying.
To celebrate the news, she invited him to join her at the Vic for Robbie Jackson’s birthday party – giving Dr. Legg the chance to reunite with Sonia and Martin, who he hadn’t seen for years.
For anyone who’s missed a few #EastEnders episodes, here’s Dot to bring you up to speed. pic.twitter.com/qhVngigyA0
— BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) October 19, 2018
In an emotional moment, Dr. Legg admitted to Dot that he had recently been to see the doctor – and gotten a devastating diagnosis.
He told her:
“There’s something very special about this place, you know.
“I’m glad I got back to see it again, well, to see you again, Dot. I’m the only one here that’s unwell. As a matter of fact, I’m dying.”
The heartbreaking revelation was particularly tragic for viewers, who took to social media to react to the news.
Dr Legg is dying ? #EastEnders
— ♥Kezza_Lou♥ (@KerryLouiseRoss) October 19, 2018
What?! Now Dr Legg's dying in all! @bbceastenders, have you no heart? ? #EastEnders
— #LETMEWINPLS? (@RT24Luck) October 19, 2018
Dr Legg is dying! ??? #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/e6n7RwS7Ls
— Stephen (@STJ_95) October 19, 2018
Dr Legg!!! Noooo!!! ? #eastenders
— EastEnders Weekly Podcast (@eastendersweek) October 19, 2018
Nooo Dr Legg can't die #Eastenders
— Ellen Stafford (@Webkinny) October 19, 2018
The storyline is set to continue next week as Dot struggles to come to terms with the news.
