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EastEnders fans stunned by Peggy Mitchell’s death anniversary

How has it been that long?

In last night’s episode of EastEnders (Tuesday May 16, 2023), the soap commemorated the anniversary of Peggy Mitchell’s death.

In The Vic, a toast was raised to Peggy as the residents of Walford remembered the legendary Queen of the Vic.

Now, EastEnders fans have been left in shock as they realise just how long it has been since Peggy passed away.

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EastEnders' Kat and Phil are raising their glasses to Peggy in The Vic
Kat, Phil, Ben and Alfie raised their glasses (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders commemorated Peggy’s death

Last night, Alfie served Kat, Phil and Ben some cocktails in The Vic. Phil then revealed that they were celebrating Peggy.

Alfie then suggested that they name the cocktails after Peggy offering them a Pegstar Martini or a Peggy Colada.

Phil then reflected on the time that had gone by since Peggy died, saying that he couldn’t believe it had been seven years.

Alfie then told them all to raise their glasses and have a toast to Peggy, celebrating the life of the legendary Walford resident.

EastEnders' Peggy is looking up
Peggy died in 2016 (Credit: BBC)

EastEnders fans in shock over Peggy anniversary scenes

EastEnders fans have been left in shock over Peggy’s anniversary scenes. Like Phil, they can’t believe that it’s been seven years since she died.

One person commented: “I can’t believe it’s been 7 years already since Peggy died, 2016 doesn’t even feel like that long ago.”

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EastEnders' Peggy is crying


Tamzin Meyer
Coronation Street Insider Editor