Dennis Rickman

**Dennis Rickman** was a former hardman of Albert Sqaure who even rivaled legendary hardman and criminal, Phil Mitchell on british soap opera, **EastEnders** until his death in December 2005.

## About

Dennis was first seen by EastEnders fans in April 2003 as a jailbird when confronted by Sharon Watts and Vicky Fowler as it was revealed he was their half brother (adoptive in Sharon's case as he was the estranged son of legendary character, Den Watts.

Dennis made a huge statement to the viewers when he arrived when he manages to floor Phil Mitchell with a single punch being the signature hardman of the show.

Dennis was killed off in 2005 after actor Nigel Harman decided to quit the show.

## Legacy

With his cocky attitude and instant charm, It was inevitable that Dennis would have many run ins with some of the locals of Albert Sqaure especially that of Phil. During his first year on the show Dennis' storylines included attempting to turn his back from life of crime, a huge feud with Phil, murdering gangland boss and former employer, Jack Dalton and of course coming face time face with his own biological father, Den.

Dennis emabraked on many one night stands from Kat Slater, Sam Mitchell to Tracy the barmaid - yes that's right! Dennis seemed to be having fun however he soon would be tested in two big relationships the first being a Slater girl in Zoe and step sister and more famously Sharon Watts.

What made Dennis equally more memorable was his clashes with many of the male characters and willing to take them on without hesitation as Andy Hunter, Minty Pearson, Charlie Slater, Minty Pearson, Alfie ,Jake and Danny Moon, Johnny Allen and of course who can forget the legendary Phil and Grant Mitchell - honestly Dennis didn't care or fear anyone however it was that attitude that perhaps cost Dennis his life as he was stabbed to death by Danny Moon after crossing gangland boss Johnny Allen.

Dennis has cemented himself as one of the shows most complex characters a bad boy showing an extremely soft and vulnerable side throughout his time on the show. His legacy lived on through blood and name when Sharon gave birth to their child after his death whom she named, Dennis Rickman - Junior however in February 2020, Dennis Juniors would also die due to a boat crash and drowning.

Many fans always claim that they wish Dennis wasn't killed off and that it was a huge mistake but at the same time people cannot denie that Dennis' death was memorable and brutal at the same time!

Dennis is often compared to fellow EastEnders character, Sean Slater who arrived 8 months after Dennis' death however Sean was seen to be more unhinged during his time but more recently fans have began to see Ravi Gulati as another Dennis like character and his relationship with his father, Nish Panesar is extremely similar to Dennis' with Den as well as Ravi having somewhat of a similar personality and impact on his arrival to Dennis'.

## Similar Characters

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## Trivia

* Dennis' death actually aired on 30th December 2005 however the episode was set a day later on the 31st December 2005 which by the end of the episode sees it strike midnight as Dennis is stabbed and dies in Sharon's arms meaning Dennis' death was actually new years day 2006 (1st January 2006).

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