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Tributes For EastEnders Star June Brown After Hear Death At 95

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Updated 15:30 4 Apr 2022 GMT+1Published 13:20 4 Apr 2022 GMT+1

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Tributes For EastEnders Star June Brown After Hear Death At 95

The actress passed away at her home in Surrey on Sunday with her family by her side.

Unity Blott

Unity Blott

Tributes have been paid to EastEnders star June Brown after her death at the age of 95.

The actress, best known for her role as Dot Cotton, passed away at her home in Surrey on Sunday with her family by her side.

Sharing the sad news on Monday, an EastEnders spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved June Brown, OBE, MBE, sadly passed away last night.

“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.

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“June created one of the most iconic characters in Dot Cotton, not just in soap but in British television, and having appeared in 2,884 episodes, June’s remarkable performances created some of EastEnders’ finest moments.

“We send all our love and deepest sympathies to June’s family and friends. A very bright light has gone out at EastEnders today but we shall all be raising a sweet sherry in June’s memory.

“Rest in peace, our dearest June. You will never be forgotten.”

June was best known for her role in EastEnders (
BBC)

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A statement from June's family added: “We are deeply saddened to announce our beloved mother, June, passed away very peacefully at her home in Surrey on Sunday evening, with her family by her side. We would kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”

The actress’s 35-year run as the Albert Square icon began in 1985. before she left the show in 2020.

Brown was one of EastEnders’ best-known stars and larger-than-life Dot was known for her devout Christian faith and hypochondria, as well as her endless cigarette addiction.

The actress, who had a long career in television and theatre, arrived on Albert Square shortly after the soap began in 1985, and aside from a break between 1993 and 1997, was a regular for more than three decades.

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June appeared in EastEnders for 35 years (
BBC)

On January 31 2008 she single-handedly starred in an episode called Pretty Baby, in which she spoke to a cassette recorder about her life so that her husband could listen to it as he lay in hospital following a stroke.

June served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service at the end of the Second World War, and then left to train at London’s Old Vic Theatre School in Lambeth.

Before joining EastEnders she had roles in Coronation Street, Doctor Who, Minder and The Bill, as well as costume dramas The Duchess Of Duke Street and Oliver Twist.

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After joining Albert Square she also starred in comedy Ain’t Misbehavin in 1997, and played Nanny Slagg in the BBC’s production of Gormenghast in 2000.

She announced the bombshell news of her exit from EastEnders in 2020, revealing her decision on a podcast with a former co-star.

June trained at London’s Old Vic Theatre School (
Alamy)

Dot had not featured in the soap for a month, when she left a voicemail for Sonia Fowler saying she had moved to Ireland.

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At the time an EastEnders spokesman said the door remained open for a comeback, appearing to leave the decision in Brown’s hands.

Some of Dot’s biggest storylines explored controversial issues such as euthanasia, cancer and homophobia.

Her marriage to Jim Branning, played by John Bardon, was popular among fans – while she was also mother to the notorious criminal Nick Cotton, played by John Altman.

June won several awards for her portrayal of Dot, including a lifetime achievement honour at the 2005 British Soap Awards.

In 2009, she was nominated for the best actress prize at the TV Baftas for her standalone episode of the soap.

In December 2021 Brown was made an OBE in the New Year Honours, as she was recognised for services to drama and to charity.

She was previously made an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2008 for services to drama and charity.

Brown married her first husband, John Garley, in 1950.

After his death she married actor Robert Arnold in 1958 and had six children with him.

Featured Image Credit: BBC

Topics: TV And Film

Unity Blott
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Unity Blott is the Commercial Editor at LADbible Group, overseeing shopping and sponsored content. You can contact her on [email protected].

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