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On The Buses star Anna Karen reportedly left the majority of her fortune to her former EastEnders co-star Sophie Lawrence, following her death earlier this year.The actor tragically passed away in a house fire at her home in Ilford in February. She was best known for playing Aunt Sal – sister of Peggy Mitchell - on EastEnders, as well as the role of Olive on the sitcom On The Buses between 1969 and 1973. Her East London home caught fire unexpectedly, with neighbours believing the actress may have fallen asleep while smoking .

EastEnders, has left the majority of her fortune to Sophie Lawrence, it has been claimed.Sophie, 50, played Diane Butcher in the BBC soap and was a regular from 1988 to 1991.The late star – whose real name was Ann Duggan – also appeared in EastEnders between 1996 and 2017, playing Aunt Sal, sister of Peggy Mitchell, played by Barbara Windsor.Her character, who was the aunt of Grant and Phil Mitchell, was usually seen turning up at family weddings and parties.Anna was also known for her role as Olive in the 70s comedy, On The Buses.In probate records obtained by MailOnline, Anna is said to have left £427,197, to her former co-star, adding she would receive 65 per cent of the late soap star's estate.Anna's will left a further fifth of the residuary of her estate to her stepdaughter Gloria Gill, the daughter of her actor husband Terry Duggan, who died in 2008.Another eighth was left to four other friends or relatives and the final 2.5 per cent was left to the Actors' Benevolent Fund.Earlier this year, Anna died in a house fire started by a cigarette, according to reports.Following her death, her family told the same publication: "We are absolutely horrified at the news about Anna."A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade confirmed the death in a statement released at the time.It read: "Sadly, a woman has died following a house fire on Windsor Road in Ilford."They added: "Part of the ground floor of a mid-terrace house was damaged by fire.Sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.The Brigade was called at 2240 and the fire was under control by 2338.Three fire engines and around 20 firefighters from Ilford and Barking fire stations attended the incident.The cause of the fire is under investigation."Jayne Mansfield stuns in

EastEnders, it has been announced. The matriarch of the Mitchell family was a role inhabited by Dame Barbara Windsor, who joined the long-running soap in 1994 before becoming its biggest star.

Peggy Mitchell is set to return to Albert Square, as EastEnders airs a special flashback episode based around the iconic character. Jaime Winstone, 37, who previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, will lead the cast as Peggy Mitchell. The character of Peggy died of breast cancer in 2016 and the late Dame Barbara Windsor, who famously played the feisty character, died in 2020 aged 83 after battling Alzheimer's.

Iconic pubs are the lifeblood of our best-loved soaps.They’re the social hubs where characters work, celebrate, argue, fight, fall in love, cheat, lie, make a scene and drown their sorrows - everything a proper local should be. Three favourites have stood the test of time for decades now - the Queen Victoria on Albert Square in EastEnders, the Rover’s Return on Coronation Street and The Woolpack in Emmerdale.

Today, soap stars turned out in full force for the funeral of Anna Karen, who was best known for playing Olive in legendary sitcom On The Buses.The actress tragically died in a house fire last month, leaving behind many grieving friends, family members and colleagues.Anna, who also played Aunt Sal in EastEnders, was 85 at the time of her death.Firemen were reportedly summoned to her Essex home last month after a blaze raged there and the actress was pronounced dead at the scene. Anna’s family friend confirmed the tragic news, telling MailOnline: “We are absolutely horrified at the news about Anna.”A London Fire Brigade spokesman told the Daily Mirror: “Sadly, a woman has died following a house fire on Windsor Road in Ilford.“Part of the ground floor of a mid-terrace house was damaged by fire.

Anna Karen's neighbours believe the soap star died in a house fire that was started by a lit cigarette.The EastEnders star, who was known for playing Aunt Sal – sister of Peggy Mitchell – on the soap, died at the age of 85 in a fire at a home on Windsor Road, Ilford, as firefighters were called to scene at 10:30pm on Tuesday 22 February. While a London Fire Brigade spokesperson said at the time that the "cause of the fire is under investigation", Anna's neighbours believe it could've been caused by a cigarette.

Mail Online: "We are absolutely horrified at the news about Anna."A London Fire Brigade spokesperson confirmed to The Daily Mirror: "Sadly, a woman has died following a house fire on Windsor Road in Ilford."Part of the ground floor of a mid-terrace house was damaged by fire."Sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene."The Brigade was called at 2240 and the fire was under control by 2338.Three fire engines and around 20 firefighters from Ilford and Barking fire stations attended the incident.The cause of the fire is under investigation."Anna was the only surviving cast member left who had worked on the legendary 1960s and 1970s sitcom On The Buses, which ended in 1973.The actress played Olive and she featured in all 74 episodes of the hit show.She also appeared in the highest-grossing film in 1971 - Mutiny on the Buses and Holiday on the BusesHowever, she was not known solely in that role.The British-South African actress also became an Eastenders star.She had been a close pal of Barbara Windsor's after first meeting her when the pair were aspiring beginners starring together in the hit classic Carry on Camping back in 1969.They then met again on the showbiz circuit when they featured in Eastenders together in 1996.Anna had taken on the role of the sister of Barbara's character Peggy Mitchell, meaning the pair spent a great deal of time together on-set.Off-screen, Barbara preceded her in death by just over two years.The Carry On legend died in December 2020 at the age of 83 after a battle with Alzheimer's.Anna is said to have enjoyed an eventful romantic life as the wife of fellow actor, Terry Duggan, prior to his death back in 2008.However, at the time of her death, she was widowed and had no children.Her agent Shane

EastEnders cast and crew have come out in their droves to share tributes to the late actress Anna Karen, who played the beloved Aunt Sal on the BBC soap.The On The Buses star sadly died Tuesday night, February 22, at the age of 85 in a devastating house fire. The news has sent shockwaves throughout her former colleagues. EastEnders was one of the first to pay tribute to the fan-favourite Walford staple, as a spokesperson for the soap shared everyone has been “deeply saddened” by the news of her death.

EastEnders have shared a statement confirmed the death of actress Anna Karen.

Anna Karen has been killed in a house fire in east London.

Anna Karen has tragically passed away aged 85 in a house fire. Anna was known for starring in TV shows like EastEnders, where she played Aunt Sal, sister of Peggy Mitchell, and 70s comedy, On The Buses. Her EastEnders character was last seen on the hit BBC soap in 2017.

Kate Garraway's first guests will include Welsh singer Charlotte Church and Liverpool FC legend John Barnes. READ MORE: Fans support Katie Price as she announces huge career move The move comes after the 54-year-old was made an MBE in the New Year Honours for her services to broadcasting, journalism and charity.

is set to return to E4 next month, although it will be an Australian version called Big Brother VIP. Stars taking part include Caitlyn Jenner, Meghan Markle's half-brother Thomas Markle Jnr, and Married at First Sight’s Jessika Power.

EastEnders fans were left emotional and fighting back tears as iconic soap matriarch Peggy Mitchell, who was played by the lateDame Barbara Windsor, made a special appearance on the BBC soap. In scenes that aired on last night’s EastEnders (Tuesday 25 January), Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) was facing a big dilemma.The soap legend had to choose between becoming an informant for the police and spending the rest of his life behind bars.Taking a seat in the middle of Walford’s Albert Square to contemplate what he should do, Phil began looking into the distance at the home he once shared with his late mum Peggy - The Queen Vic.

There’s no denying it, EastEnders at Christmas always brings the drama, as the BBC soap takes centre stage in the festive TV schedule. Back in the day you just knew that if Peggy Mitchell said something along the lines of ‘I just want everything to be perfect…’ then things were sure to take a turn for the worse, generally because her sons Phil or Grant would have a festive meltdown.

It’s that time again! Have your tissues - and wallets - at the ready, for Children In Need night, on BBC One on Friday from 7pm. As ever, there’ll be a glitzy list of celebrities doing their bit, along with touching films highlighting the amazing work funded by the annual telethon.

Back in 2007, Roxy and her sister Ronnie Mitchell arrived in EastEnders after deciding to move permanently to Walford from Ibiza where they ran a bar together.The blonde siblings - played by Rita Simons and Samantha Womack - soon became favourites on the show as they stepped in as temporary barmaids for the Queen Vic with their aunt Peggy Mitchell. Over the years, the sisters were involved in many explosive storylines but their time on the show came to an end on New Year's Day in 2017.

Eastenders actress' death, Scott, 58, reflected on the time he spent with his other half before her devastating death last December at the age of 83.Dame Barbara was diagnosed with Alzeheimer's disease in 2014.After talking to medical professionals, Scott revealed that he was told to let Barbara carry on working for as long as she could.He said: "The advice given to me at the time was to let her continue as long as she can."The star eventually left her role as Peggy Mitchell on the BBC show in May 2016.Speaking about caring for his wife, Scott said: "I think it's no secret that caring for someone with Alzheimer's is a very challenging thing."The most challenging thing I've ever been through in my life."You don't want to have to hide that

Martine McCutcheon has told how she loved working with Barbara Windsor – and revealed the star had an ‘almost photographic’ memory before Alzheimer’s took hold.

Ross Kemp has been supporting his "true friend", Dame Barbara Windsor's widower, Scott Mitchell.