Maxine Minniver, played by Nikki Sanderson, has been a major presence in Hollyoaks since 2012. Over the years, she’s endured some of the soap’s most emotional and intense storylines. Early on, she was a victim of domestic abuse at the hands of Patrick Blake — a storyline that became part of a national awareness campaign in the UK. More recently, she faced a violent attack in the powerful episode 'The Long Walk Home', which focused on the dangers women face walking alone at night and placed responsibility squarely on the attacker, not the victim.
In a shocking recent twist, Maxine was shot by Dodger Savage — a character with whom she has a complicated past. The shooting appeared to be an act to prove his loyalty to Grace Black, leaving viewers stunned and uncertain about Maxine’s fate.
As of now, the show has not confirmed whether Maxine is alive or dead. Her storyline remains unresolved, keeping fans in suspense. One thing’s clear: Maxine's character continues to be one of Hollyoaks’ most emotionally resonant and talked-about figures.
