Phil Mitchell has been at the heart of some of EastEnders’ most dramatic storylines from affairs to car crashes and a near fatal shooting.
But the Walford veteran, who has been played by Steve McFadden for 25 years, is about to be at the centre of what could be his own downfall as he discovers he has Cirrhosis of the liver.
And it’s leading him to an early grave.
The tough-guy has battled with alcoholism for years and despite getting sober he has fallen off the wagon and is now watching his life spiral out of control.