Leo Taylor (EastEnders)

Infobox EastEnders character 2


character_name=Leo Taylor
actor_name=Philip Dowling
years=2004, 2005
first= 29 October 2004
last=12 August 2005
dod=11 August 2005
status= Deceased
father=Ray Taylor
mother=Trisha Taylor
daughters=Aleesha Miller

Leo Taylor was a fictional character in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders". He was played by Philip Dowling.

Leo first appeared in October 2004 visiting his new born baby Aleesha

He was Demi Miller's lover, and the son of Trisha and Ray Taylor. In May 2005, the Millers returned to their former home in a block of flats whilst a rat problem in the square was being dealt with. Demi was reluctant, as it meant she was likely to bump into Leo. Upon their arrival, Leo's father Ray and his wife Trisha were the first people they saw, and they received a cold reception. Whilst taking Aleesha for a walk, Demi was teased by some of Darren's old friends, who mocked her and referred to her as "Vicky Pollard". Upon heading back to the flats, Demi saw Leo and tried to escape in a lift, but Leo stopped her. They realised their split had been due to their parents meddling and denying contact between the two, and they reunited. Demi told Leo that it was Aleesha's christening the following day. Despite appearing reluctant, Leo and Trisha did indeed attend the christening, however the service was interrupted by Ray, who viciously dragged his wife and son away whilst a heartbroken Demi looked on. The christening continued back at Clint's flat, and Demi and Leo met later that evening from their balconies. As the feud between the Millers and the Taylors escalated, Leo planned to run away, and begged Demi to come with him. Demi agreed, but Leo abandoned her when she insisted on taking Aleesha. Demi returned to Walford, devastated, but was delighted when she met Leo near the swings. Leo promised her he'd keep in touch, and would wait as long as it took to be together.

Leo, Demi and Aleesha ran away, and Leo started dealing drugs. Demi took some of the drugs to numb her pain and she passed out. Leo returned to her and thought she was dead, so took a heroin overdose and died in hospital. This ending is a modern intepretation of that of Romeo and Juliet as much of the related storyline had been.

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