Actress June Brown has passed away at the age 95.

Passing away “very peacefully” at her home om Sunday, her family announced her departure saying they were “deeply saddened” by the death of their “beloved mother”.

Known for her role as Eastenders fan favourite ‘Dot Cotton’, she left the soap in 2020, after serving three decades on Albert Square.

An EastEnders spokeswoman 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 humour will never be forgotten.”