EastEnders cast members have paid tribute to iconic Dot actress June Brown following her tragic death.
A statement from her family said: “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.”
EastEnders cast members have shared messages of condolences following the tragic news of Brown’s passing.
Brown’s former EastEnders co-star Gillian Taylforth said in a statement: “I’m truly heartbroken by this news. June Brown OBE, MBE, was an amazing woman and a truly wonderful actress. I shared many scenes with her over the years and she was always someone I looked up to and learnt from.”
She continued: “There will never be another June Brown and I’m sending all my love to her family.”
June Brown originated the role of Dot Cotton in 1985 and was a regular on Albert Square for decades, having previously had an acclaimed stage career.
She stayed in the role until 1993, returning to play the much-loved character from 1997 to 2020. In February 2020, Brown confirmed that she had left the show “for good” during an interview with podcast Dinstinct Nostalgia.
Gillian Taylforth: “I’m truly heartbroken by this news. June Brown OBE, MBE, was an amazing woman and a truly wonderful actress. I shared many scenes with her over the years and she was always someone I looked up to and learnt from.” 1/2
— EastEnders Press (@EastEndersPress) April 4, 2022
Adam Woodyatt added: “I’m lost for words, something June never was. So many memories, so much fun. Just purely and simply an incredible woman who had the most incredible life and career, I was fortunate to have shared a small part of it.
From @AdamWoodyatt “I’m lost for words, something June never was. So many memories, so much fun. Just purely and simply an incredible woman who had the most incredible life and career, I was fortunate to have shared a small part of it." 1/2
— EastEnders Press (@EastEndersPress) April 4, 2022
Former EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami paid tribute to Brown on Twitter, writing: “Super-professional. Always brilliant. True legend. RIP June.”
Super-professional. Always brilliant. True legend. RIP June ????????????
— Davood Ghadami (@DavoodGhadami) April 4, 2022
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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.
“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.”
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