One of the UK’s best-loved soap operas, ‘EastEnders’, is saying goodbye to one of its most beloved characters this week. Nigel Bates, played by actor Paul Bradley, said goodbye to his loved ones on his deathbed in the final episode. He left a last message for everyone before he died. Here’s what happened in one of ‘EastEnders’ biggest and most emotional moments.
Nigel dies in latest ‘EastEnders’ episode
In the latest episode of ‘EastEnders’, Phil Mitchell struggled to face the reality of Nigel’s situation. To help him and reunite with his brother Grant, Mark Fowler Jr. plays tricks to bring them together. In the end, Grant and Phil finally patch things up, and the brothers come to terms with Nigel’s death together.The story shows how Grant helped Phil deal with the situation and encouraged him to give his best friend a proper goodbye. Julia Bates has also decided it’s time to back off her pneumonia treatment.In Nigel’s final hours, Phil and Julia are at his bedside, holding hands. Phil confesses to Nigel that he truly loves him and is grateful, staying by his side as Nigel takes his last breath. As a celebration of his life, Nigel’s neighbors and friends held a party in Albert Square to remember him. Phil also copes better with the situation and accepts help from the people around him.
What will happen in the next episode?
The next episode of ‘EastEnders’ will mainly focus on how Julia and Phil deal with the loss of one of their dearest friends and move on with their lives. While Julia tries to deal with the aftermath alone, Kat confronts Phil about not coming clean to her after Nigel’s death.
