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‘EastEnders’ Spoilers: Peggy Mitchell's Death Will Break Your Heart, Promises Soap Boss

It's going to be an emotional one.
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‘EastEnders’ executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins has made a bold promise ahead of Peggy Mitchell’s return to Albert Square, teasing that the upcoming exits will be among the soap's most emotional ever.

Tonight (Monday 9 May), viewers will see Barbara Windsor’s character return to Walford, and later this week, emotions will run high when she decides to stop having treatment for cancer.

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Peggy Mitchell will bid goodbye to her family
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Later this month, Dame Barbara will then bow out, and Dominic has promised that fans won’t be disappointed.

Speaking to Digital Spy, he says: "She's just so incredible, I really think Barbara gives the performance of her lifetime.

"I really think it's just absolutely stunning. And her last episode will break your heart. It genuinely, genuinely will break your heart."

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Dominic Treadwell-Collins
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It’s not just Barbara who is bidding goodbye to the Square, as overseeing her episodes was the final task for Dominic, who has now stepped down from his role as executive producer.

He will be succeeded by Sean O’Connor, who currently produces radio soap ‘The Archers’.

Catch up on all the latest ‘EastEnders’ news and spoilers here.

Everything We Know About Peggy Mitchell's 'EastEnders' Return
When does Peggy die?(01 of06)
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Having returned to the Square on Monday 9 May, the much-loved character will make her last ever appearance on Tuesday 17 May, in what is bound to be some of the soap's most emotional scenes ever. (credit:BBC Pictures)
What's the storyline?(02 of06)
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For those of you who need a refresher, here's what's happening: Peggy made a brief appearance in January, revealing that her cancer is back.

This month, viewers will see her decide to decline treatment, opting to enjoy the time she has left with her family. Though as you can imagine, this decision does not go down well with Phil. (credit:BBC Pictures)
Is Ross Kemp also returning?(03 of06)
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YES! You didn't think Grant would miss the chance to say a final goodbye to his mum, surely? (credit:Neil Mockford/Alex Huckle via Getty Images)
Who else is back?(04 of06)
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Danniella Westbrook is also reprising her role as Sam Mitchell. (credit:Alex Huckle via Getty Images)
Will it be emotional?(05 of06)
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Without a doubt. Soap boss Dominic Treadwell Collins has said: Barbara gives the performance of her lifetime. Her last episode will break your heart. It genuinely, genuinely will break your heart." Tissues at the ready... (credit:BBC Pictures)
Will there be any surprises?(06 of06)
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Bosses are obviously remaining tight-lipped on the exact details of how things will develop, but we reckon they're bound to have a few secrets up their sleeves.

Anyone in doubt need only cast their minds back to live week's Kathy Beale reveal. (credit:BBC Pictures)

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