EastEnders Dot Cotton actress June Brown dies at 95 as tributes pour in for beloved soap star

Fans of The Wanted star Tom Parker have been invited to pay their respects outside a private ceremony next week to celebrate the life of the late singer. Tom, originally from Bolton, tragically died aged just 33 last month surrounded by his family, after a gruelling 17 month battle with an inoperable brain tumour.

Brown died at the age of 95. June was best known for her portrayal of Dot Cotton on BBC’s EastEnders, having been in the show for an impressive 35 year run. Her passing was announced on Monday, April with a statement from her family that 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.

THE Wanted's Jay McGuinness has shared a touching tribute to bandmate Tom Parker following his tragic death. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 31, told fans that he will forever be grateful for the time they shared together and said the memories are "priceless".

Instagram post this evening after The Wanted singer died last week.The former Strictly winner called his former bandmate “fearless” and said he was “so loved”.Jay, 31, took to Instagram to share his moving post about Tom with his 240,000 followers.Next to a picture of the late star he wrote: “Tom, I miss you so much. “I don’t know where you are now, but I am so honoured we got to spend time together on earth. An honour.“I keep reminding myself to be grateful for that time, and I really really am.

EastEnders legend June Brown declared she’d “had enough” just days before she died. The actress, famed for playing Dot Cotton, made the frank confession during a phone chat with radio DJ Pete Price.Paying a heartfelt tribute, he said: “I spoke to June 10 days ago.

EastEnders actor John Altman reckons his on-screen mum June Brown should have been a legend of the big screen. John - famous as Dot Cotton's wayward son Nasty Nick on the soap - claimed that they took the BBC show roles for the cash and that decision cost them bigger roles in the movies.He said: "I truly believe that June could have been a Penelope Keith or a Vanessa Redgrave if she'd had the 'Sliding Doors' moment we used to talk about.

Martine McCutcheon is known for how bright and peppy she is, the actress shared a moving tribute on Tuesday as she marked the passing of June Brown.SEE: Martine McCutcheon shares very rare family photo of lookalike mum JennyThe actress shared a sepia-toned photo of June and movingly wrote: "Darling June… The true essence of Eastenders. An amazing mother, wife, actress, and a damn good laugh… RIP darling." She ended the post with a praying, heart and dove emoji.June died on Sunday, with the press office for EastEnders sharing the devastating news on Monday.

Loose Women, Nadia Sawalha appeared via video link to pay a sweet tribute to EastEnders icon June Brown who sadly passed away on Sunday night. Appearing on the daily talk show from her home on April 5, Nadia got emotional while talking about June, who she worked alongside on the set of EastEnders.

EASTENDERS star June Brown had “slowed right down” in the month prior to the death, says her on screen son John Altman. John, who played Nasty Nick on the soap, revealed he saw the Dot Cotton actress just a month before she died at the age of 95. Asked when he had last seen her on Good Morning Britain today, he replied: “About a month ago.

EASTENDERS actor Danny-Boy Hatchard has revealed the hilarious shade the late June Brown cast on him in a touching tribute to the actress. Yesterday it emerged the BBC soap's iconic Dot Cotton star had sadly passed away, aged 95.

EastEnders didn't do set tours, I sent June Brown a disposable camera and asked if she could snap some set pics for me instead - the kindnesses of her heart she took time out to snap these for me. What a legend.” And sure enough, he also uploaded photos of June taken on the set of Eastenders in the Queen Victoria Pub, Dot's house and Kathy's cafe.June also sent back a photo of herself that she signed and wrote: “Hope the photos are ok, they were quite difficult to get, love Dot”.Simon said the gesture was “so very kind” and the post has clearly struck a chord with people as it has since gone viral.

EastEnders, had to regretfully turn down the invitation, however, as she was expected on Piers Morgan's show the following day and had planned to prepare with some much-needed rest.Many Lady Gaga fans have been reflecting on her friendship with the British actress on social media, after the sad news of June's death was announced yesterday.The unlikely pair hit it off when they met on The Graham Norton Show back in 2013, when Gaga was 27 and her new friend was 86.In spite of an age gap spanning three generations, the musical star told June that she was "honoured" to be sitting beside her on talk show host Graham's sofa.The pair met and bonded while Gaga was showcasing some very extravagant costumes, including a bikini with a mermaid bra, featuring cups in the shape of seashells, accessorised by turquoise blue tassels.In another outfit change, she sported a feather headdress, plus a sheer black top.June is also renowned for her relaxed attitude to flesh-flashing, having previously appeared in Calendar Girls completely naked.Despite being in her eighties, she was the only woman featured in the film to totally strip off, as the other 11 women wore flesh-coloured underwear for modesty.Therefore, daring June seemed to appreciate Gaga's extravagant and often skimpy choices of clothing.However, an invitation to members' only club Annabel's for a spot of clubbing proved to be a step too far for the 86-year-old - and she turned it down."She invited me to Annabel's.

EASTENDERS legend and Dot Cotton actress June Brown has died at the age of 95, with her cause of death yet to be revealed. The actress died at her home in Surrey on Sunday with her family by her side. The Dot Cotton legend's loved ones said she "died peacefully in her sleep" but no further details have been announced.

The late EastEnders star June Brown was best known for her role as the legendary Dot Cotton - but it wasn't the actresses first experience on a British soap.

Natalie Cassidy has paid tribute to her EastEnders co-star June Brown after the Dot Cotton actress died at the age of 95. Speaking on The One Show, Cassidy, 38, who played Sonia Fowler in the long-running soap, revealed to hosts Alex Scott and Alex Jones, what it was like working with the late star, who died on Sunday. She said: ‘I don’t know where to start really, it’s really such a sad day.

Earlier today it was announced EastEnders legend June Brown has died aged 95.

EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy fought back tears as she paid tribute to June Brown on Monday's episode of The One Show. It was announced on Monday 4 April that the soap legend, known for playing Dot Cotton on the soap, had died at the age of 95. Natalie, 38, famed for her role as Albert Square's Sonia Fowler, then appeared on The One Show to chat about her former co-star, who she was also close friends with off-screen.

EastEnders fans are calling for a "proper conclusion" and tribute for June Brown on the BBC soap, following the legendary actress' passing. Walford icon June died on Sunday 3 April at the age of 95. She played Albert Square's favourite elderly resident Dot Cotton for 35 years and has long remained one of the most popular characters on the show after first landing on the soap in 1985.

EastEnders paid tribute to June Brown at the end of Monday's episode after it was announced that the legendary Dot Cotton star had tragically passed away at the age of 95. It comes as BBC One also aired a documentary looking at June's life and career following Monday's episode.

EastEnders paid a heartfelt tribute to actress June Brown after it was announced on Monday (April 4) that the actress had died at the age of 95.June has iconically played the role of Dot Cotton on the BBC soap for an astounding 35 years after first gracing screens as the laundrette manageress back in 1985.Wanting to give thanks to her decades of service, the channel offered up an emotional black and white snap with the words: "In loving memory of June Brown OBE, MBE, 1927 - 2022."Many fans agreed that EastEnders did the Dot Cotton legend proud with the honorary statement at the end of the programme, while others were left in tears. On Twitter one fan chimed: "Such a lovely episode and perfect tribute to June @bbceastenders #EastEnders #JuneBrown #DotCotton."Another added: "I just love how they paid tribute to June.

BBC One underwent a major schedule shake-up on Monday (April 4) in a bid to honour Eastenders actress June Brown after her death was announced.A statement about the switch-up featured on the Panorama Twitter page, the update read: "Tonight’s Panorama has been postponed to allow for a tribute to EastEnders actress June Brown, who has died aged 95"Panorama's Obesity: Who Cares if I’m Bigger? will now air on Wednesday, 20 April at 8:30pm on @BBCOne."The documentary will will take a glance back at June's legacy and longstanding career as Dot Cotton on the popular soap.The one off show had been created in bid to celebrate June's 90th birthday five years ago but given the sad news of her passing the BBC decided to give it one final showing.Fans flocked beneath the post to offer up their condolences. "Really hard not to completely love her.