EastEnders star Jasmine Armfield, who plays Bex Fowler, is leaving the BBC One soap and has reportedly already filmed her final scenes.
The 20-year-old actress has been playing Martin and Sonia Fowler's daughter since she was just 15-years-old and after five years she has now quit the part.
After joining Albert Square in 2014, her character has gone on to have some dark storylines including one of the biggest plots of 2019.
Last year Jasmine's character went through depression and attempted to take her own life but fought to get her life back on track.
It's rumoured her exit could tie-in with the show's special 35th anniversary episode.
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In the anniversary episode it's been confirmed by BBC bosses that at least one main character will die during a boat party.
Speaking to The Sun, Jasmine said: "I’ve had such a fantastic time playing Bex Fowler and loved being part of EastEnders but now feels like the right time to try something new.
"I’ve made friends for life working on the show and shall miss them all."
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Executive producer, Jon Sen said of her departure: "It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Jasmine.
"She’s brought something incredibly special to the role of Bex and we will all miss her – both as a friend and colleague.
"We wish her the best of luck for the future."
Bosses have previously revealed that the Fowler family will play a "key role" in the show's 35th anniversary episode which will take place on the River Thames.
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Jon said: "For the 35th anniversary, we wanted to entertain the EastEnders audience on the iconic river which has heralded the start of the show for 35 years.
"This unmissable week of episodes is destined to be exciting, gripping and heart-breaking – it will be a week that will go down in EastEnders history."
EastEnders continues on Thursday (January 30) at 7.30pm on BBC One.
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