Why do we keep falling for these death hoaxes? Honestly, it's like we want to be scared. A quick glance at Twitter and you'd think the whole cast was dropping like flies.
Rudolph Walker, the legend behind the character, is 84 years young. He's still acting, still smiling, and probably still wearing a banging hat. The man is a national treasure, not a goner.
So where did this rumor start? Probably some dodgy website trolling for clicks. Or maybe someone mistook a soap funeral for real life. Again.
The Last Time We Saw Him on Screen
Hold up—did Patrick have a huge storyline lately? Yes, yes he did. Remember that terrifying stroke plot? He was in hospital, looking frail, and we all cried into our tea.
That's the thing about soap operas. They make you feel like your actual granddad is in danger. But it's just acting. Really, really good acting, but still acting.
Rudolph Walker hasn't left the show for good either. He's taken breaks, sure. (Who wouldn't want a vacation from all that drama?) But he's not dead. He. Is. Fine.
EastEnders' Patrick Trueman star's life from real age to overcoming
Let's be honest: if Patrick Trueman had actually died in real life, you'd know. It would be on every news channel. Maybe even a national day of mourning. The Queen gets a gun salute; Patrick gets a pie-and-mash vigil.
