June Brown, Dot Cotton in ‘EastEnders,’ Dies at 95
04.04.2022 - 15:49
/ variety.com
Naman Ramachandran June Brown, who memorably played the role of Dot Cotton in long-running BBC soap “EastEnders,” died on Sunday. She was 95.Brown’s family said she died “very peacefully” at her home. A cause of death was not provided.An “EastEnders” spokesperson said: “There are not enough words to describe how much June was loved and adored by everyone at ‘EastEnders,’ her loving warmth, wit and great humor 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.”Brown joined the cast of “EastEnders” in 1985, when she was in her 50s. She was nominated for a best actress BAFTA for her role as Cotton in 2009. She won the lifetime achievement award at the British Soap Awards in 2005.
In Feb. 2020 Brown decided to step away from “EastEnders.” Brown’s first credited role was in “The Case of the Frightened Lady” (1957) and other highlights of her career include “Psychomania” (1971), “Sunday Bloody Sunday” (1971), “Sitting Target” (1972), “The 14” (1973), “Murder by Decree” (1979), “Nijinsky” (1980) “The Prince and the Pauper” (1976), “Misunderstood” (1984), “The Mambo Kings” (1992) and “Bean” (1997). She also had a long television career and was active in theater.
In 2008, Brown was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to drama and to charity.U.K. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries tweeted: “There was nobody quite like June Brown. She captured the zeitgeist of British culture like no other in her many years on our screens.
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