EastEnders star Michelle Collins has revealed that her iconic late co-star June Brown was really into “fitness" and hilariously chose an unusual place to do her pelvic floor exercises. The legendary Dot Cotton soap actress died earlier this month at the age of 95, after retiring from EastEnders in 2020.
June Brown starred in Coronation Street long before EastEnders debut as Dot Cotton
05.04.2022 - 09:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The late EastEnders star June Brown was best known for her role as the legendary Dot Cotton - but it wasn't the actresses first experience on a British soap.
Yesterday, outpourings of tributes to the 95-year-old came after the BBC announced news of her death. The soap icon's family confirmed she died surrounded by her family at home in Surrey on Sunday (April 3).
Brown landed the role of Dot Cotton back in 1985 and her biggest storylines explored controversial issues such as euthanasia, cancer and homophobia, until her departure from Eastenders in 2020. Her marriage to Jim Branning, played by John Bardon, was popular among fans – while she was also mother to the notorious criminal Nick Cotton, played by John Altman.
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Dot, a devout Christian, cigarette-lover and hypochondriac, still remained one of the show's most memorable and much-loved characters. But before her time in Albert Square, June had a stint on the cobbles.
In a rare throwback clip shared in 2017, TV lovers got a glimpse of June appearing in Coronation Street 50 years ago. It was shared by the ITV soap as the veteran star celebrated her 90th birthday.
Brown had a minor role in the ITV soap in 1970 and 1971 playing the role of Mrs Parsons. To mark her landmark birthday, a short scene with Brown and on-screen son Tony Parsons (David Hill) and Weatherfield icon Ena Sharples (Violet Carson) was posted on the official Coronation Street Twitter account.
At the time, the accompanying tweet read: "Happy 90th birthday to soap legend June Brown. Before the @bbceastenders Square she graced the Street. Here's a look back to 1971. #Corrie."
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Folkestone BBC EastEnders star June Brown’s lesser-known husband Robert Arnold and their life together
Brown died at the age of 95. June was best known for her portrayal of Dot Cotton on BBC’s EastEnders, having been in the show for an impressive 35 year run. Her passing was announced on Monday, April with a statement from her family that read: “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.
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05.04.2022 / 20:45
Martine McCutcheon posts heartbreaking tribute following June Brown's death
Martine McCutcheon is known for how bright and peppy she is, the actress shared a moving tribute on Tuesday as she marked the passing of June Brown.SEE: Martine McCutcheon shares very rare family photo of lookalike mum JennyThe actress shared a sepia-toned photo of June and movingly wrote: "Darling June… The true essence of Eastenders. An amazing mother, wife, actress, and a damn good laugh… RIP darling." She ended the post with a praying, heart and dove emoji.June died on Sunday, with the press office for EastEnders sharing the devastating news on Monday.
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05.04.2022 / 14:43
Former EastEnders star fights tears during ITV This Morning's June Brown tribute as Alison Hammond tells him to 'let it out'
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04.04.2022 / 20:51
Fans are reminiscing over when June Brown met Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga.Best known for her portrayal of Dot Cotton on EastEnders, Brown appeared on The Graham Norton Show in 2013 to promote her book. She featured alongside Greg Davies, Jude Law and Lady Gaga, who was there to perform her ‘Artpop’ tracks ‘Do What U Want’ and ‘Venus’.Brown was introduced by Norton to the stage as someone “who has been a part of everyone’s family” since 1985.
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04.04.2022 / 17:59
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Tributes are flooding in for EastEnders star June Brown, who has died aged 95, with Stephen Fry praising her “wonderful human qualities”.
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04.04.2022 / 17:33
June Brown, 'EastEnders' icon Dot Cotton, dies at 95
LONDON -- June Brown, who played the chain-smoking Cockney matriarch Dot Cotton on the British soap opera “EastEnders” for 35 years, has died. She was 95.The BBC, which produces the show, announced Brown’s death on Monday.
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04.04.2022 / 17:19
June Brown, ‘Eastenders’ Dot Cotton, Dies at 95
pic.twitter.com/7OYtHJiIUb“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.
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04.04.2022 / 17:05
Fans remember June Brown for 'iconic' moment she met Lady Gaga on the Graham Norton Show as EastEnders cast pay tribute
There has been an outpouring of tributes to EastEnders star June Brown after the BBC announced news of her death. The soap icon's family confirmed she died, aged 95, surrounded by her family at home in Surrey on Sunday (April 3).