[Callum]

EastEnders favourite Pat Evans will pass away from cancer at Christmas, a report has claimed today.

The Albert Square legend, played by Pam St Clement, will discover that she is terminally ill within the next few weeks but initially keep the news a secret from her loved ones, according to The Sun.

Sources say that Pat later organises a party at the Queen Vic for her family and friends, which sparks the rumoured return of her sons Simon and David Wicks (Nick Berry and Michael French).

With everyone gathered around, Pat reportedly comes clean over her illness, explaining that she has thrown the party to give those closest to her a chance to celebrate her life.

As the bash continues, Pat apparently slips out quietly and returns home as she feels unwell, before passing away peacefully in bed.

An EastEnders insider told the newspaper: "There was no way bosses wanted Pat to sign off with a grisly death. It was always going to be a dignified farewell in which colleagues and viewers could raise a glass to her."

Ricky and Bianca Butcher (Sid Owen and Patsy Palmer) are also expected to be back for the scenes, which will air at Christmas.

In a separate development, The Sun also claims that show villain Yusef Khan (Ace Bhatti) will be killed off in the soap's upcoming B&B fire storyline - a plot now known to be unrelated to Pat's departure.

All details of storylines and possible returnees for Pat's exit remain unconfirmed by EastEnders bosses.

[Doogle]

[Marc]

Aw that's sad. RIP Pat

ROFL feels weird saying that

[Stu]

Traditional festive 'Stenders fodder then.

[Locke.]

Yusuf getting killed off.. hopefully this is the end of all the masood family crap then

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by Stu

Traditional festive 'Stenders fodder then.

Wouldn't be Xmas without a blub into the turkey

[Smithy]

awww

but im glad it's that rather than some ott explosion

[reece(:]

Originally Posted by Locke.

Yusuf getting killed off.. hopefully this is the end of all the masood family crap then

There's still Amira

[LaLaLand]

Thank GOD Yusuf is getting killed off! Can't stand him lol

Going to be a good watch with Pat though!

[Jords]

Pat
Gonna be touching can tell.


So pleased Yusef is dying out, quite ironic that he dies in a fire.

[RichardWells]

Did anyone actually read the article actually in the Sun newspaper as it also said in that same article that "Peggy and Phil Mitchell" are stunned into silence at Pat's announcement.

Or something to that effect anyway.

So is Peggy returning or was that just a mistake ?

[Jordan.]

Pffft I wanted the fire death.

[Benji10uk]

So sad - But sounds like it will be a great finale for Pat.

[RichardWells]

EastEnders character Pat Evans will reportedly die from a massive heart attack on New Year's Eve.

In an exit described as the "most moving" ever filmed, Pat will discover she has untreatable cancer after collapsing in her kitchen.

Doctors send her home, where Pat's closest family and friends rally round to support her during the final days. Michael French will return as Pat's son David Wicks, the Daily Star Sunday reports.

EastEnders cast and crew were said to be in tears as Pam St Clement, who plays Pat, filmed her final scenes on Tuesday. She announced her departure back in July.

"Pat's exit will be epic," a source said. "Many of her family, including stepson Ricky Butcher, his wife and Pat's granddaughter Bianca can't handle the news. Even twisted stepdaughter Janine Malloy struggles to cope.

"But in true Pat style she puts on a brave face and deals with what's happening to her with dignity. Viewers will see her pour one last gin and tonic from the bar in her front room before she fondly looks at photographs of her extended family."

Viewers will apparently see Pat make an emotional toast to husband Frank Butcher shortly before her death.

"She takes one last look around the house she's spent so many years in before going to her bedroom. Pat isn't afraid of dying as she knows she'll be joining Frank. She's courageous and tough right up until the end. But as she's coming to terms with having cancer her heart gives up."

[Callum]

Originally Posted by RichardWells

EastEnders character Pat Evans will reportedly die from a massive heart attack on New Year's Eve.

In an exit described as the "most moving" ever filmed, Pat will discover she has untreatable cancer after collapsing in her kitchen.

Doctors send her home, where Pat's closest family and friends rally round to support her during the final days. Michael French will return as Pat's son David Wicks, the Daily Star Sunday reports.

EastEnders cast and crew were said to be in tears as Pam St Clement, who plays Pat, filmed her final scenes on Tuesday. She announced her departure back in July.

"Pat's exit will be epic," a source said. "Many of her family, including stepson Ricky Butcher, his wife and Pat's granddaughter Bianca can't handle the news. Even twisted stepdaughter Janine Malloy struggles to cope.

"But in true Pat style she puts on a brave face and deals with what's happening to her with dignity. Viewers will see her pour one last gin and tonic from the bar in her front room before she fondly looks at photographs of her extended family."

Viewers will apparently see Pat make an emotional toast to husband Frank Butcher shortly before her death.

"She takes one last look around the house she's spent so many years in before going to her bedroom. Pat isn't afraid of dying as she knows she'll be joining Frank. She's courageous and tough right up until the end. But as she's coming to terms with having cancer her heart gives up."

Three exits have been filmed. Final version hasn't been decided yet, the BBC will want to choose the one which will makes viewers cry the most.