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Tributes are flooding in for EastEnders star June Brown, who has died aged 95, with Stephen Fry praising her “wonderful human qualities”.

LONDON -- June Brown, who played the chain-smoking Cockney matriarch Dot Cotton on the British soap opera “EastEnders” for 35 years, has died. She was 95.The BBC, which produces the show, announced Brown’s death on Monday.

pic.twitter.com/7OYtHJiIUb“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.

There has been an outpouring of tributes to EastEnders star June Brown after the BBC announced news of her death. The soap icon's family confirmed she died, aged 95, surrounded by her family at home in Surrey on Sunday (April 3).

EastEnders legend June Brown has passed away at the age of 95, it has been announced. June, best known for playing Dot Cotton on the soap, is said to have passed away "very peacefully" at her home on Sunday 3 April.The Dot Cotton legend's family announced the news in a statement, shared through EastEnders, which read: "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." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Tributes have flooded in for EastEnders icon June Brown who died aged 95 on Sunday 3 April. BBC soap EastEnders confirmed the sad news in a statement, which read: "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.

Naman Ramachandran June Brown, who memorably played the role of Dot Cotton in long-running BBC soap “EastEnders,” died on Sunday. She was 95.Brown’s family said she died “very peacefully” at her home. A cause of death was not provided.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 humor will never be forgotten.

EastEnders star June Brown, best known for her role as Dot Cotton, has died at the age of 95, the BBC has announced.

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June Brown OBE has led the tributes to Leonard Fenton, the EastEnders actor who passed away on Monday 31 January.The soap legend, 95, led the praise to the actor who starred as Dr Legg from the first ever episode of the soap, in 1985. The Albert Square GP died on Sunday 30 Januuary at the age of 95. And his co-star, who plays the legendary figure Dot Cotton, shared a touching message dedicated to Leonard.

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June Brown is not just an actress, she is somewhat of a legend. The 94 year old played Albert Square legend Dot Cotton on EastEnders from 1985 until last year, and is a household name.

EastEnders star June Brown has recalled the heartbreaking final conversation she had with Dame Barbara Windsor as she paid tribute to the actress following her tragic death. June, 93, paid tribute to Dame Barbara, who played Peggy Mitchell on the soap, after it was announced she had passed away aged 83.The actress, who plays Dot Branning on the BBC soap, recalled her time working with Barbara.

EastEnders star Lacey Turner has revealed she would love to stay on the hit BBC soap until she is 90 years old.The 32 year old plays Stacey Slater on EastEnders and hopes to be able to work on Albert Square for many years to come, like June Brown who was on the show for 35 years as Dot Cotton. Lacey, who is expecting her second child with husband Matt Kay, told OK! : “I’d love to stay there until I’m 90! I just love working there and I love my character.

The Mirror, he admitted that of all the people he has worked with, June Brown is ‘the greatest rebel of all time.’The actor revealed that although smoking was banned everywhere on set, it wouldn’t stop June from smoking where she liked!‘June’s a law unto herself,’ the actor enthused. ‘She says it as it is.

told The Mirror: ‘I haven’t been watching it as I find it difficult to see the television very clearly.‘If your sight is poor, there’s very little you can do. I read my Kindle instead.

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June Brown has quit EastEnders after 35 years of playing chain-smoking Dot Cotton.

Actress June Brown said she has left EastEnders after 35 years of playing chain-smoking Albert Square mainstay Dot Cotton.

EastEnders legend June Brown has quit the BBC soap after 35 years as Dot Cotton.

It’s a sad day for EastEnders fans as soap icon Dot Cotton has apparently left the show for good.

June Brown has confirmed she has quit EastEnders after playing Dot Cotton on the soap for 35 years.The 93 year old joined the hit BBC One soap as the much loved character in its very first year back in 1985. But as the show celebrates its 35th anniversary, the legend has revealed she has left Albert Square for good.