EastEnders spoilers: Danny Dyer leads tributes to Dot Cotton legend June Brown; plus Emmerdale & Coronation Street news
EASTENDERS stars have paid tribute to Dot Cotton actress June Brown after she passed away on the weekend aged 95.
The actress died at her home in Surrey on Sunday with her family by her side – prompting tributes to pour in from the worlds of TV and entertainment.
Danny Dyer, who played Mick Carter in the BBC soap, hailed the late star as “an icon in its truest form” in a touching message.
He wrote: “Rest in peace June. So privileged to have graced the screen with ya. An icon in its truest form.”
Adam Woodyatt, who played Ian Beale, paid a heartfelt tribute to his EastEnders co-star.
“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,” he said.
“They never made you a Dame (we did try), but to me you will always be Dame Brown.”
The Dot Cotton legend’s loved ones said the actress “died peacefully in her sleep”, but an actual cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Read our soaps spoilers blog for the latest news and gossip…