Fans have watched on emotionally as the popular character Lola Pearce faces her final few episodes after finding a brain tumour.

The character was recently 'broken out' of the hospital by her husband Jay Mitchell for a day out by the beach.

However, tensions arose when Lola, played by Danielle Harold, revealed her intention to end her own life.

EastEnders have since revealed the character's final episode.

When will Lola's final EastEnders episode air?

The new teaser confirmed that Lola will pass away on Wednesday, May 31 as Jay faces "the most difficult moment of his life".

Lola's husband and daughter will have to brace themselves for the upcoming death as the show's brief synopsis hints at Lola's final day.

This comes as the show confirmed and hinted at the return of a number of popular faces to Albert Square.

BBC confirms return of Sam Mitchell to EastEnders after she left 'for good'

Fans are in for a treat as the BBC confirms the return of an iconic star to Albert Square after leaving the show "for good".

After causing trouble on EastEnders, Sam Mitchell, who is played by Kim Medcalf, left the Square to take up a fancy new job in Spain provided to her by her boyfriend Don.

Sam left behind her son Ricky Branning in April when she was driven out of town in a taxi to start her new life.

However, a BBC spokesperson recently revealed: "We can confirm that Sam Mitchell has not left Walford for good and Kim Medcalf will be returning to EastEnders."

EastEnders airs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.