Leo made his first appearance in October 2004, showing up to visit his girlfriend Demi Miller and their newborn daughter Aleesha. The young couple’s relationship was anything but simple, with their history marred by family interference. In May 2005, the Millers returned to their old block of flats while a…

Sue Osman’s life in Walford was nothing short of dramatic. Married to Turkish Cypriot Ali Osman, Sue was known for her fiery personality and sharp tongue. She never hesitated to speak her mind, which often led to altercations with others, especially Lou Beale. Suspecting everyone from Kathy Beale to Angie…

Angie Watts, the unforgettable landlady of The Queen Victoria, was born in January 1950. Her life was marked by a series of highs and lows, with her marriage to Den Watts being one of the most tumultuous aspects. Angie first crossed paths with Den during Pete Beale and Pat Harris’s…

Ali Osman was the quintessential EastEnders character, full of charm, mischief, and a fair share of personal demons. Born in April 1956, in Cyprus, Ali moved to London in 1975 with his older brother Mehmet and their family. Fast forward a few years, Ali became the proud owner of the…

Audrey Trueman made quite the entrance when she moved to Walford in 2000, taking over the Bed and Breakfast. Living with her son, Dr. Anthony Trueman, she quickly became known as a devout and rather meddlesome mother. Her other son, Paul Trueman, didn’t get the same level of attention, which…

Ashley Cotton, born in August 1983, had a tumultuous life right from the start. He never got the chance to meet his maternal grandparents, thanks to a family fallout caused by his mom Zoe Newton’s teenage relationship with the infamous Nick Cotton. Unsurprisingly, Nick wasn’t present at Ashley’s birth, preferring…

Lynne Hobbs, the eldest of the Slater sisters, burst into Albert Square in September 2000 along with her dad, Charlie; sisters, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe; and their grandmother, Mo. Known for her fiery temper and strong sense of right and wrong (even if she didn’t always practice what she…

Victoria “Nana” Moon was the heart and soul of the Moon family, bringing warmth and love to Albert Square. During the Second World War, she married her soldier sweetheart, William Moon, and was pregnant with their son, Alfred, when he left to fight. Tragically, William was killed in action, but…