EastEnders airs tragic death for Gloria Knight as she shares last detail about George's real parents

EastEnders has aired emotional scenes as Gloria Knight passed away. Gloria, played by Elizabeth Counsell, suffered a heart attack in Wednesday's scenes (April 10) as her husband Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) stood trial for the racially aggravated murder of George's biological father.

During tonight's episode (April 11), when Gloria woke at the hospital, she asked George to retrieve a box from her flat containing important information about his childhood. While he was at his parents' home, George (Colin Salmon) was overwhelmed with curiosity and he opened the box, which contained a picture of his biological mum and dad together.

Needing to let off steam, George headed to the boxing club, where he had a heart-to-heart with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), who had just found out that his son Ben had been sentenced to six years in an American prison. George admitted that he was still angry at Gloria for the secrets she kept from him, but teary-eyed Phil encouraged him to see her so she wouldn't die alone, like his own mum Peggy did.

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When Phil reminded George that regret never goes away, George took his advice and headed back to the hospital. When he got there, George's ex-wife Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) told him he didn't have long left with Gloria as her condition was rapidly deteriorating and there was nothing the doctor's could do.

Gloria explained to George that she was at peace with her fate and apologised for everything that had happened. George gently told Gloria that Eddie had been found guilty, and would be going to prison. He also told his mum that he loved her, and had forgiven her, before stating she could live with him.

A weak Gloria then asked for George to play the tape in the cigar box, which was a lullaby that had been sung by George's biological mum. As the lullaby played in the background she held her son's face. Gloria then passed away peacefully with George by her side.

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