‘I love you, mate’: Phil Mitchell and Nigel Bates' final moment scene leaves ‘EastEnders’ fans in tears

One of the UK’s most beloved soap operas, ‘EastEnders’, is saying goodbye this week to one of its most beloved characters. Nigel Bates, played by actor Paul Bradley, said goodbye to his loved ones on his deathbed in the latest episode. He left a final message for everyone before passing away. Here is a look at what happened in one of the biggest and most emotional moments of ‘EastEnders.’In the latest episode of ‘EastEnders’, Phil Mitchell struggled to deal with the reality of Nigel’s situation. To help him and reunite him with his brother Grant, Mark Fowler Jr. plays tricks to bring them together. In the end, Grant and Phil finally patch things up, and the brothers deal with Nigel’s passing together.The story shows how Grant helped Phil deal with the situation and encouraged him to say a proper goodbye to his best friend. Julia Bates also decides that it is time to pull back on his pneumonia treatment.In Nigel’s final hours, Phil and Julia are by his bedside, holding his hand. Phil confesses to Nigel that he truly loves him and is thankful for him, staying by his side as Nigel takes his final breath. As a celebration of his life, residents and friends of Nigel in Albert Square throw a party to remember him. Phil also deals with the entire situation better and accepts support from the people around him.The next episode of ‘EastEnders’ will revolve mainly around how Julia and Phil deal with the loss of one of their closest friends and move on with their lives. While Julia tries to deal with the aftermath alone, Kat confronts Phil about not helping to clear things up after Nigel’s passing.