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Sam Mitchell Confesses 'I'm Dying' to Jack Branning
8 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Sam Mitchell reveals a breast cancer diagnosis after finding a lump.
- She robbed Phil Mitchell's house before confronting her past.
- Viewers express sadness and concern over the storyline.
In a heart-wrenching turn of events on EastEnders, Sam Mitchell has revealed a terminal diagnosis to Jack Branning. Confessing she has found a lump, Sam admitted, "I'm dying, Jack," leaving viewers deeply concerned about her future on the show. This revelation came after a dramatic episode that saw Sam steal cash from Phil Mitchell's safe, with Nigel Bates inadvertently assisting due to his worsening dementia.
Her return also brought a tense reunion with Zoe Slater, marking 20 years since their involvement in Dirty Den's murder. Phil Mitchell's furious pursuit of Sam after discovering the theft led him to confront Nicola Mitchell before realizing Sam was back in Walford. Sam's subsequent conversation with her son, Ricky, left him fearing he would never see her again as she planned for his future.
Jack Branning's initial concern for his son escalated when Ricky expressed fears for his mother's life. Catching up with Sam at the tube station as she headed for the airport, Jack was met with Sam's bombshell confession. The news has sent shockwaves through the EastEnders fanbase, with many viewers expressing distress and hoping the character is not killed off.
