EastEnders' Deadly Staircases: Dean Wicks Becomes the Show's 22nd Victim

Soap's Infamous Staircases Claim Another Victim

In the realm of Albert Square, there is one recurring character that seems to pose a greater threat than any villain or bad boy – the stairs. EastEnders' latest casualty is Dean Wicks, who became the show's 22nd notable victim when he was sent hurtling down the Queen Vic steps by George Knight in Monday's episode.

A Long List of Unfortunate Souls

The Queen Vic's stairs have claimed the lives of several characters over the years, making them the most deadly set on TV. Dean Wicks joins a list that includes the likes of Phil and Tiffany Mitchell, Linda and Nancy Carter, and original villain James Willmott Brown. Let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and remember some of the notable victims.

James Willmott-Brown: The First Unfortunate Soul

Back in 1988, James Willmott-Brown became the inaugural victim of the treacherous stairs. Martine McCutcheon portrayed this 90s character who met a tragic end.

Phil Mitchell: A Repeat Offender

Phil Mitchell, played by Steve McFadden, has had more than his fair share of accidents on the Queen Vic stairs. He suffered a fall in 2001 and had a second mishap in 2009, proving that lightning can indeed strike twice.

Linda Carter: A Trendsetter

Kellie Bright's character, Linda Carter, brought back the unfortunate trend of staircase accidents in 2015. Her fall marked the beginning of a series of incidents involving the stairs.

Dot Branning: A Survivor

The iconic Dot Branning, played by June Brown, also had a close call with the stairs. However, she managed to survive, and her character would only be killed off when the beloved actress passed away.

From Jane Beale to Suki Panesar

Over the years, many other characters have fallen victim to the Queen Vic stairs, including Jane Beale, Claudette Hubbard, Kim Fox, Nancy Carter, Alfie Moon, Oliver Dixon, Ruby Allen, Lily Slater, Suki Panesar, and Janine Butcher. Each accident added to the stairs' deadly reputation.

Dean Wicks: The Latest Victim

And now, Dean Wicks, portrayed by Matt Di Angelo, has become the most recent victim of the treacherous stairs. EastEnders fans are left wondering who will be the next unfortunate soul to meet their fate on the Queen Vic steps.

Source: The Guardian