EastEnders fans heartbroken as Daniel Cook dies hours after Jean Slater gets all-clear from cancer


EastEnders viewers heartbroken as Daniel Cook dies just hours after girlfriend Jean Slater is given the all-clear from cancer

Thursday night’s EastEnders proved to be an an emotional one as Daniel Cook sadly died.

In a cruel twist, the character, played by Ade Edmondson, slipped away just hours after his girlfriend Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) was given the all-clear from cancer.   

The devastating scenes left viewers of the BBC soap heartbroken as several took to Twitter to comment on how moved they were.

So sad: Thursday night’s EastEnders proved to be an an emotional one as Daniel Cook sadly died

Earlier in the episode, Jean was seen fretting about her oncology appointment. with Daniel and Mo Slater encouraging her to go.

Later at the appointment, Jean, who was accompanied by Mo, was given the great news that all traces of her cancer was gone. 

An overwhelmed Jean burst into tears at the news, but her relief was marred by the fact that Daniel had promised to stay alive until she was well again.

Back home, Jean lied to Daniel that there had been a mix-up at the hospital, but Mo inadvertently revealed the good news.

Devastating: In a cruel twist, the character, played by Ade Edmondson, slipped away just hours after his girlfriend Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) was given the all-clear from cancer

Devastating: In a cruel twist, the character, played by Ade Edmondson, slipped away just hours after his girlfriend Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) was given the all-clear from cancer

The couple later headed to the Square’s garden where they sat on Arthur Fowler’s bench, however, Jean became upset when Daniel began to talk about death.

Cheering her up by cracking a few jokes, he then sent her to get them some hot chocolate. 

As she returned, it was clear that she knew something wasn’t write as her partner lay completely still on the bench.

Not looking at him, Jean proceeded to say: ‘You know after all that I nearly forgot the marshmallows. You’re right, that is lovely.

Bittersweet: An overwhelmed Jean burst into tears at the all-clear news, but her relief was marred by the fact that Daniel had promised to stay alive until she was well again

‘Now I’m going to tell you a secret. You really are the love of my life. I promise you I am going to live my life being more Miss Feisty. More Jean.’

As she finally turned to look at him, she broke down down in tears as she realised she had died.

And it wasn’t just Jean that was crushed by Daniel’s passing as viewers too were left upset as fans of the show took to social media to share their sadness.

One viewer shared: ‘Omg can’t see for tears #Eastenders.’

Moved: It wasn't just Jean that was crushed by Daniel's passing as viewers too were left upset as fans of the show took to social media to share their sadness

Moved: It wasn’t just Jean that was crushed by Daniel’s passing as viewers too were left upset as fans of the show took to social media to share their sadness

While another remarked: ‘Actually got tears in my eyes watching that jean & daniel scene.’

‘Daniel deserved the duff duff ending, I’m heartbroken for Jean and for that death. Even though he wasn’t in the show for long, he made a huge impact, a fantastic character and actor, he will be truly missed.’ said a third.

‘#EastEnders got me crying over Daniel’s death’ sobbed a fiourth upset watcher.

A fifth emotional viewer tweeted: ‘Oh Daniel. I’m not crying, it’s…ermm…hay fever.’

With another adding: ‘OMG no Daniel, of all that’s happened, this has left me heartbroken! Poor Jean I just loved them together why couldn’t they have had longer? she deserved a happy ending more than anyone #EastEnders @GillianWrightUK is just absolutely beautiful as Jean, exquisite, I love her.’

EastEnders continues Friday at 8.30pm on BBC One.  

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End of an era: Fans were upset on Thursday as Daniel Cook sadly lost his life after a battle with cancer, bring Adrian’s time on the soap to a moving end