EastEnders: Reiss Colwell reads sympathy cards at Dot's wake EastEnders ' character Reiss Colwell is set to be exposed next week, according to the latest soap spoilers. The accountant, played by Johnny Freeman, has been grappling with financial stress in recent episodes. Viewers will remember that Reiss is married to Debbie, who was left in a long-term coma after suffering a stroke in the bath.
Initially, Reiss was using Debbie's money to fund his and partner Sonia's (Natalie Cassidy) IVF treatment. However, as Debbie's care home bills began to pile up, Reiss resorted to drastic measures and started defrauding Sharon (Letitia Dean). But on Wednesday's visit to the Square (July 24), events took a sinister turn when Reiss paid a visit to Debbie in the care home.
In tense scenes, Reiss stood up, moved a pillow from behind Debbie's head and kissed her forehead. He then wept and looked down at Debbie as he suffocated her. And in Thursday's episode (July 25), it was confirmed that Debbie had died, leaving Reiss overwhelmed with emotion - but able to hide his guilt.
READ MORE: EastEnders' Lofty star unrecognisable 35 years after quitting BBC soap Reiss murdered his wife this weke (Image: BBC) Sonia and Reiss visited the care home where a nurse informed them that Debbie's death was likely due to complications from her recent bout of pneumonia. However, next week's episodes will see a dramatic twist when Debbie's parents arrive seeking answers. In the episode airing on Monday (July 29.