Debbie Bates

Debbie Bates (also Tyler) is a fictional character from the BBCsoap operaEastEnders, played by Nicola Duffett from 1993 to 1995. She was introduced as a love interest for Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley), but was killed-off in 1995 at Duffett's request. She returned in both May and December 2025 as a cameo in a vision within Nigel Bates' mind as part of his dementia storyline, with Duffett reprising the role for Debbie’s final appearance.