Actor Charlie Clements, who portrayed Max Branning's son and the love of Stacey Slater's life was killed off in EastEnders ' 25th anniversary episode.
And more than a decade on the soap fans have reflected on his screen exit as he shared an almost unrecognisable selfie to his social media.
Charlie's fans and former co-stars - including former on-screen love Lacey Turner - rushed to wish him many happy returns on his 35th birthday.
