When did Derek die in EastEnders?

25 December 2012
He dies of a heart attack in the episode broadcast on 25 December 2012.

Who was Jamie Foreman in EastEnders?

Derek Branning
Jamie Foreman (born 25 May 1958 in Bermondsey, London) is an English actor who played Derek Branning in EastEnders from November 2011 to December 2012, the second actor to play the role.

How is Jack Branning related to Tiffany?

Jim’s son Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and his daughter Penny Branning (Mia Mckenna-Bruce) were introduced in 2007 and 2008, as well as Bianca’s children Liam Butcher (James Forde), Tiffany Dean (Maisie Smith), Morgan Jackson-King (Devon Higgs) and her ward Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) in 2008.

Who is older Max or Jack Branning?

Having grown up in a large family in a poor area of East London, Jack regularly fought his older brother, Max, for the attentions of his father who was an alcoholic.

How did Derek Branning die?

heart attack
Judgment Day came for Derek on Christmas Day, when brothers Max and Jack disowned him and threw him out of the house, causing a worked up Derek to die of a heart attack. His brothers, son and ex-lover watched on as he died, not going to his aid until it was too late…

What is Jack Branning real name EastEnders?

Scott MaslenEastEnders
Jack Branning/Played by

Scott Alexander Maslen (born 25 June 1971) is an English actor and model, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV’s The Bill and Jack Branning on the BBC’s flagship soap EastEnders. He also took part in the 2010 series of Strictly Come Dancing and the 2015 series of Celebrity MasterChef.

Why did Jamie Foreman leave EastEnders?

EastEnders’ Derek Branning left the BBC soap for good in 2012 when he had a fatal heart attack on Christmas Day and now the actor who played him, Jamie Foreman, has revealed that he also suffered a heart attack two years ago. “I had a massive heart attack a couple of years back and nearly pegged it,” he said.

How old is Jamie Foreman?

63 years (May 25, 1958)
Jamie Foreman/Age

What is Max Branning’s son called?

Storylines. Max arrives in Walford in June 2006 to confront his father, Jim Branning (John Bardon), after being estranged for 17 years, but Jim throws him out and Max meets his son Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements), and decides to stay to rebuild their relationship.

What happened to Max brannings granddaughter?

Abi then fell off the roof and days after giving birth to her daughter, was pronounced brain dead therefore Max was then left to raise the baby on his own and decided to name her Abi after her mother. In April 2018, Max introduced his new wife – and Tanya’s sister Rainie Branning.

When did Derek Branning first appear in EastEnders?

Derek Branning was the eldest brother of Carol, Max, Jack, April and Suzy Branning. Derek first appeared for a few episodes on 29 April 1996. He returned on 24 November 2011 and died on Christmas Day 2012. Derek appeared as a minor antagonist in 1996.

Why did Derek leave the Fowlers in EastEnders?

Derek’s exit storyline came after multiple arguments with Pauline over living arrangements. Derek decided he needed a break from the Fowler household so he left to be with his family, Alex and Mary his children. Derek returns to Walford 11 years later, joining the Walford Players to perform in their Christmas show.

How did Kathy and Derek meet in EastEnders?

Derek and Kathy meet again at Geraldine Clough ‘s play rehearsal and Patrick Trueman introduces them to each other. Derek and Kathy are both cast as a pantomime horse in the Christmas play, and he sides with Kathy when Geraldine asks who should be the director.

What happens to Pat and David in EastEnders?

Pat is then diagnosed with incurable cancer, and when Derek visits her, he teases her about dying, causing a row with Tanya, who suffers a panic attack. Tanya tells Derek to leave. David returns to see Pat, and when Derek sees him, he says they have unfinished business.