Eastenders Pat Evans Dies

Pat Evans is taken to hospital after she collapses, but before her test results can be revealed to her, she discharges herself, telling her family that she received the all clear. Meanwhile Bianca storms into 'Butchers Joints' and lets rip at Janine, for putting pressure on Pat when she is so ill.

However Janine believes that Pat is just faking her illness, so she has more time to come up with the loan repayment. Janine is annoyed at Bianca's outburst and informs her family, that she is bringing the repayment deadline forward..........to the following afternoon. Later Pat goes back to the hospital where she is told that she has terminal Cancer.

When Pats family hear the tragic news, they all rally round to comfort her. A seriously ill Pat, asks if her son David has been in touch, but when she is told that he hasn't, she pretends that it is ok. Later the family talk amongst themselves about what they can do for Pat and who they need to contact, while Bianca desperately tries to get hold of David.

Later, Max and Tanya along with Dot and Derek, arrive to say their goodbyes to Pat. However a wicked Derek starts winding Pat up over her illness and laughing at her for being close to death. Tanya hears Derek's jibes and is disgusted with his insensitive comments. But when Tanya calls Derek a freak, he responds by goading Tanya about her own Cancer Battle, resulting in an angry Max falling out with him.

Dot is next to pay her respects to a dying Pat, and as the two dear friends reminisce about the good old days, and people past, Pat vows not to take her illness lying down. But as she attempts to get out of bed, she soon has to be helped back into it, when the pain becomes unbearable.

Later Ian turns up to visit Pat, and as he sits at her bedside they reflect on their years of friendship, and Ians late Mum Kath who was Pats best friend for many years. Meanwhile Bianca has noticed the tense atmosphere between Mandy and Ricky, and is instantly suspicious. As Ian is returning from his emotional visit with Pat, he overhears Bianca confronting the guilty pair. Later Ian confronts Mandy with what he over heard earlier, and she confesses that her and Ricky slept together, and just to add insult to injury she tells Ian "it felt brilliant".

After days of trying to get David Wicks to come and say Goodbye to his Mum before it's to late, Bianca is relieved when he suddenly makes an appearance. However Davids first encounter with his dying Mum doesn't go very well. But as Pat nears the end, her and David finaly make their peace. Another person who had a frosty relationship with Pat, is her step daughter Janine. Janine is shocked when she discovers that Pat is genuinely ill, and struggles to cope with the knowledge that her step Mum is going to die.

Janine goes round to Pat's house and is shocked to hear that Pat will probably not be alive by morning, she goes into Pat and makes peace with her. Janine cant understand why Pat is being so nice to her, but Pat tells affectionately tells her, that she is the only little girl she ever had. It is no secret that Pat and Janine have never seen eye to eye, but Pat is the only Mum that Janine has ever known, since her own Mother died when she was just four years old. Janine comes across as a hard hearted cow, but in reality she just wants to be loved, and despite their grievances, Pat has always loved Janine, and Janine will wish she treated her better while she still had the chance.

New Years Day And Onwards

Everyone is heartbroken when Pat sadly passes away, but a lot of the tears we see are genuine. Pam St Clement played the role of Pat Evans for 25 years, and will be sorely missed by all the cast and crew. Although she is now known as Pat Evans, most EE fans will still fondly remember her as 'Pat Butcher' with the trade mark earrings and the outrageous dress sense. Pam says "Pats death is going to be a very powerful moment in the history of the soap."

The residents are all in mourning following Pats death, they all leave their curtains shut as a mark of respect. The local businesses are also shut due to bereavement, although Alfie later opens The Vic and raises a toast to Pat. While David Wicks is in the pub mourning the loss of his Mum, Derek comes over to issue him with a warning, but David is a stronger man since leaving the square, and tells Derek that he is not going anywhere. However a few days later, Derek tries winding up David, when he tells him about the argument he started with his dying Mother. Derek then warns David, that he's coming after him as soon as Pat is buried.

Friday The 13th

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At the end of New Years 70 minute episode, there will be a new version of the ending theme tune, in tribute to Pat Evans last episode. It will be called 'Pats Theme'. The New Years episode will also have another visible change, fans of the show will see the Olympic Park included in the opening title sequence for the first time, to mark London hosting 'The 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics'.

See BBC Trailer Below!!