EastEnders’ Kat takes heartbreaking next step in grief over Zoe

A new milestone (Picture: BBC) A devastated Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) takes a big step in her attempt at moving forward after Zoe Slater’s (Michelle Ryan) death in EastEnders. The character first arrived on Albert Square in 2000, alongside the rest of the Slater clan, and was part of some of the BBC soap’s biggest storylines during that time, including the revelation that Kat was her mother. Zoe died in September after sustaining a head injury in a scuffle with a man who was selling her beloved grandad, Charlie Slater’s (Derek Martin) cab. In the final moments of her life, Zoe headed downstairs and found Max Branning (Jake Wood) in the arms of Linda Carter (Kellie Bright). She begged Max for help but he dismissed her, believing that Zoe was drunk. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Zoe died in September (Picture: BBC/Metro) As a result, Zoe was left to die alone. In the aftermath of the death, Kat discovered that Zoe had left a 999 call. Most of it wasn’t audible, but she was able to hear Zoe say that ‘he left me’. Knowing that someone could’ve perhaps saved Zoe, Kat became completely focused on finding out who that person was. Amid her need for revenge, though, Kat is slowly adapting to life without her eldest. Kat spiralled after Zoe’s sudden death (Picture: BBC) In upcoming episodes, following the funeral, Kat reaches another milestone in her grief journey as she decides to clean out Zoe’s room. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Elsewhere, in recent scenes, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) learnt that Max was the last person to see Zoe alive after a slip up from Oscar Branning (Pierre Counihan-Moullier). Cindy was shaken to the core, but there was also a part of her that was undoubtedly elated, knowing that she now has the leverage needed to destroy Max once and for all. Deals of the Day Cold mornings are coming and this is the dressing gown I want to live in We're adding this discounted NEOM gift set straight to basket Want an LED face mask for less? This Black Friday deal could save you hundreds This teeth whitening sale could save you up to 64% before Black Friday These Simba Black Friday deals are too good for tired shoppers to ignore Arrow MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026 Arrow MORE: Chaotic Lee gets even worse as EastEnders spoilers reveal what happens next Arrow MORE: Violent murder plan confirmed as EastEnders spoilers confirm what happens next The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.