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. "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," it went on. In the wake of the heartbreaking news, some of June's EastEnders co-stars have paid their respects to the soap legend.
Gillian Taylforth said: "I’m truly heartbroken by this news. June Brown OBE, MBE, was an amazing woman and a truly wonderful actress.
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