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Zoe Slater's Funeral Song Choice Sparks Fan Outrage
28 Oct
Summary
- Funeral song choice for Zoe Slater's service caused viewer confusion.
- Zoe Slater tragically died after a fall while chasing a taxi.
- The actress portraying Zoe supported the character's final storyline.
The funeral of EastEnders character Zoe Slater, who died last year after a fall, has become a talking point among viewers due to a peculiar musical selection. Fans noted the irony of Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars' being played as Zoe was carried into her service, given her death occurred after she pursued a taxi.
During Wednesday's episode, mourners gathered for Zoe's funeral. The choice of 'Chasing Cars' for Zoe's entrance prompted widespread comments on social media, with many viewers finding the song choice a striking and perhaps insensitive coincidence given the circumstances of her demise.
Zoe's death followed her return to the BBC One drama, where she sustained a fatal head injury from a fall. Despite her mother Kat's pleas, Zoe delayed seeking medical attention. Actress Michelle Ryan, who played Zoe, stated that her departure from the show was a joint decision and that she understood and supported the finality of her character's storyline.
