June Brown, the actress who played Dot Cotton in EastEnders, dies at 95

A statement from Brown's family said:"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.Chain-smoking Dot was larger than life and beloved by fans

The only soap actor to have single-handedly led an entire episode, she was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance in the 2008 half-an-hour special in which her character looked back on her life.during her time in the soap, exploring complicated themes including euthanasia, cancer and homophobia.Image:Winning numerous soap awards during her career, including a lifetime achievement honour at the 2005 British Soap Awards, Brown played the role of Dot until her 93rd year.

She had small roles in numerous TV shows during the 1970s, including Coronation Street, Doctor Who, Minder and The Bill, as well as costume dramas The Duchess Of Duke Street and Oliver Twist.Like her EastEnders character, Brown was a devout Christian, and once said she had helped shape the role to make Dot's faith more closely resemble her own.

Stephen Fry said he would always remember her"as a tireless and fearless LGBT ally - especially during the darkest days of HIV/AIDS and Section 28".Despite her professional success, the actress's life was touched by tragedy at various points.

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