Avery Baker was the brother of Mitch Baker and father of Felix Baker. He was the adoptive father of Finlay Baker. He made his first appearance on 4 July 2022, and died on 18 July 2022. He was portrayed by Omar Lye-Fook.
Backstory[]
Almost always on the verge of causing trouble, Avery couldn’t be more different to his little brother. When his son, Felix, first showed up at home as Tara Misu, Avery recalls almost choking on his cigar, while Finlay never flinched.
Storylines[]
Avery arrives.
Avery arrives in Walford in July 2022 knowing he hasn’t got long left due to his terminal cancer and wants to spend time with his brother, Mitch Baker. Mitch is reluctant at first as he believes Avery is still doing dodgy deals like he used to and is still annoyed that Avery didn’t support him when his daughter Chantelle Atkins passed away. However, when Avery passes out at 23B Albert Square, Mitch and Karen Taylor take him to the hospital and call his sons Felix and Finlay Baker. When the boys arrive, they tell Mitch that Avery has cancer and it’s terminal. Mitch latter accompanies Avery and the boys to the hospital for his Chemotherapy where Avery attempts to flirt with the nurses. After this, Avery moves in with Mitch and the Taylor’s at Albert square, unfortunately Avery is bed bound but Mitch is determined to make Avery’s last wish of going to a jerk chicken restaurant they went to when they were kids come true, so with the help of Karen and Patrick Trueman, Mitch decorates the Laundrette and has a Caribbean party. He takes Avery there, where he spends his last few hours surrounded by his family, Mitch, Felix, Finlay, Bailey Baker and Mia and Mackenzie Atkins, as well as Karen and her daughter Bernadette Taylor. Avery passes away due to his cancer in Mitch’s arms, his dying wish being for Mitch to look out for Felix and Finlay.
Avery dies in Mitch Baker's arms.
After his death Mitch discovers that Avery died bankrupt and has to tell his sons the news to his children. Avery’s funeral takes place on 15 August 2022.
Background information[]
- The name of his son Felix Baker's drag persona (Tara Misu) is a pun on his favourite desert, tiramisu
List of appearances[]
2022[]
- 4 July 2022 - Part 1
- 4 July 2022 - Part 2
- 5 July 2022
- 7 July 2022
- 12 July 2022
- 13 July 2022
- 14 July 2022
- 18 July 2022