Pauline Fowler�s untimely death will be all over the TV next week making sure this year is one of EastEnders most miserable Christmas� ever!

After quarrelling with Sonia and receiving a good slap from her son�s lover, Pauline takes her own real friend; pooch Betty out for a walk in the snowy square.

However, while there she collapses under the Christmas tree, with Betty�s lead firmly in her grasp.

Pauline is discovered in the morning, but by then it is too later for her�

An insider said of Pauline�s death to the Mirror: �It comes after a battle with Sonia. Viewers will think it caused her death but it�s more complicated.

�She won�t be sadly missed.�

Oooooooooo�.