Abi Branning (often spelled “Abby” in casual searches) died in EastEnders after a fall from the Queen Vic roof in a dramatic Christmas 2017 storyline, with her life support later being switched off in early 2018.

What happened to Abi in EastEnders?

  • Abi was involved in a rooftop incident on the Queen Vic at Christmas 2017, where she and her pregnant sister Lauren fell from the roof.
  • Abi was declared brain‑stem dead in hospital and, after emotional scenes with her family, her life support was eventually turned off in January 2018.
  • Her baby (fathered by Steven Beale) was delivered prematurely by C‑section, adding another layer of tragedy to her exit.

In‑story context

  • In the months before her death, Abi was secretly in a relationship with Steven Beale while he was with her sister Lauren and became pregnant by him.
  • Steven died shortly before Abi’s own accident, leaving her determined to keep the baby and deeply entangled in the Branning family’s chaos.

Legacy and recent mentions

  • Abi’s death is still referenced in the show; storylines in 2025–2026 mention Oscar and Lauren planning a memorial to mark the anniversary of her death.
  • This keeps Abi’s memory alive in Walford, with her tragedy continuing to influence the Branning family’s emotional arcs years later.

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