Three months later, on 27 September, the role was recast with Jacqueline Jossa.In August 2014, Jossa announced that she was expecting her first child. EastEnders death scenes for Abi Branning and 9 more big moments you have to see this week EastEnders fans shocked that Jack Branning was celebrating in The Vic just days after Abi's death … Abi and Lauren Branning fall from the top of the Queen Vic on EastEnders After realising that Abi was set to be killed off, viewers took to Twitter in their droves to discuss the shock news. Abi, played by actress Lorna Fitzgerald, has been a Walford favourite since 2006 and has been involved in her fair share of drama - from the Lucy Beale murder mystery to her illicit affair with her sister's boyfriend, Steven Beale. But by the end of it, whether a death will have been confirmed remains to be seen… MORE: EastEnders spoilers: Jake Wood reveals whether it’s the end for Max after Lauren and Abi ‘death…

Abi Branning’s fate appears to have been sealed in EastEnders as Max has been given the crushing news by doctors that she is brain dead and there is … EastEnders will air Abi Branning’s tragic death on Friday 19th January, next week. Eastenders pregnant Abi Branning attends own funeral. Lauren Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders.The role was originated by Madeline Duggan, who first appeared on 3 July 2006.Duggan played the role for four years until her exit on 23 June 2010. e-mail ... Coroner confirms George Floyd's death WAS a homicide as officials walk back initial reports he … EastEnders: Tanya returns for Abi Branning’s death scene Jo Joyner was seen in tonight's episode as Lorna Fitzgerald left the cast of the BBC1 soap Share on Facebook EastEnders: Abi Branning has been on a life support machine since falling from a roof (Image: BBC). EastEnders fans were left heartbroken as they watched the long-time Square resident, Abi Branning, pass away.