Missy (played by Poppy Lee Friar) and Nas (Amy-Leigh Hickman) had just patched up their friendship when they were the victims of a horrific car accident at the end of last week’s episode.
Despite tonight’s instalment starting with the best friends seemingly recovering, viewers soon discovered Missy had suffered complications from the crash.
Checking in on her friend, Nas arrived at Missy’s house to find she had died in her sleep and she understandably was devastated by the news.
Viewers watching were shocked by the death and took to Twitter to comment on the tragic twist.
One remarked: “Wtf #AckleyBridge I’m in tears wasn’t expecting that in the opening 10minutes.”
Another added: “THAT DID NOT JUST HAPPEN I DID NOT JUST WITNESS MY FAVOURITE CHARACTER DIE ON SCREEN THAT DID NOT JUST HAPPEN NASREEN DID NOT JUST FIND HER #AckleyBridge.”
“I actually cannot believe they have killed off Missy. #AckleyBridge,” a third wrote.
“Only 9 minutes in and I’m already sobbing, thanks #AckleyBridge,” tweeted another.
A fourth said: “How could they kill off one of the best characters? #AckleyBridge.”
“There’s no way missy’s dead, I’m going to cry #AckleyBridge,” a
