Beloved EastEnders legend June Brown dies aged 95
Dot Cotton, played by June Brown. (Getty)
June Brown, who played Dot Cotton on EastEnders, has died age 95.
The beloved actor passed away “very peacefully” at home on Sunday (3 April), her family confirmed.
June Brown was best-known her her role as Dot Cotton, who she began playing in 1985, shortly after EastEnders began.
An EastEnders spokesperson said: “There are not enough words to describe how much June was loved and adored by everyone at EastEnders, her loving warmth, wit and great humour will never be forgotten.
“June created one of the most iconic characters in Dot Cotton, not just in soap but in British television, and having appeared in 2884 episodes, June’s remarkable performances created some of EastEnders’ finest moments.”
Brown starred in the soap until 2020, leaving briefly in 1993 but returning in 1997.
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