EastEnders fans have been getting all emotional on Twitter after Charlie Slater passed away during tonight's heartbreaking episode (January 7).

His daughter Kat was there to hear his last words when he suffered a heart attack, and social media was in reflective mood following the death.

Derek Martin's character will be dearly missed by viewers, having first appeared on the show over 15 years ago.

We round up some of the poignant reactions below: