EastEnders actor Ade Edmondson has confirmed his character Daniel Cook will die on the BBC soap amid his terminal cancer battle.
The character recently returned from the dead, after faking his death to protect love interest Jean Slater.
Viewers learned the he was still alive, while Jean only discovered the truth during the special flashback episode on New Year's Day.
Amid questions over whether Daniel would remain on the soap, it's now been confirmed by the actor who plays him that this will be the case for the time being.
But, with the character no longer receiving treatment, he will sadly lose his life.
Ade commented that it's likely the death will occur on the soap, while not giving much away.
He did suggest the death may happen soon, as Daniel's condition deteriorates.
Speaking on Loose Women on Thursday, comedian Ade revealed what was ahead for the character.
He said, asked about how long he may be on the show for: "Well he's got cancer and he's not having any treatment so there's..."
Ade didn't finish the sentence as he was asked whether his storyline would be "resolved" during the time he remained on the soap.
He said: "I would think so."
Ade also explained his exit before his "return from the dead" over Christmas, revealing a departure was always going to be brief.
He said: "It was always the plan, but I had a job in the middle that I had to work around."
It's not yet been confirmed how long Daniel will remain on the show, and when he might die.
Jean vowed to spend the time he had left with him, as he explained why he left her.
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.
