Soap star June Brown had six children with her second husband, actor Robert Arnold, however tragedy struck the family and they sadly lost their daughter ...
Chris went on to say: "They got in touch with us after we shot the episode saying that they had an absolutely wonderful day, because the cast were reminiscing and sharing stories about June. He added: "Obviously EastEnders meant a lot to June and it was a big part of their lives too. I love my children but it was a lot of work.” Her children have gone on to enjoy their own successes in their respective careers. "I'm sure June won't mind us saying that when she was with us, she was adamant that she didn't want Dot to be killed off. After the untimely death of her first husband John Garley, June married the actor Robert Arnold and the couple shared six children, Sophie, Bill, Naomi, Louise and Chloe. The legendary character played by June, who graced our screens for over three decades, was honoured in an emotional tribute on Monday in a specially-extended episode of the BBC soap. Executive producer Chris Clenshaw commented: "This is a very special episode for us. But, inside, my heart was breaking. So they approached us – they asked if they could be part of the episode and we thought it was a lovely idea." She did of course know that when she did sadly leave us, that it was the right thing to do and we had to give her and the audience the send off they deserve. [June Brown](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/june-brown)'s [actual children appeared in the Dot Branning funeral episode](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/june-browns-children-funeral-scenes-28693767) of [EastEnders](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/eastenders) on Monday, according to the show's bosses.
The actor, who died aged 95 in April, portrayed the chain-smoking Walford matriarch for 35 years and was one of the most iconic figures on the soap.
She was perhaps the soap’s best-known star, and larger-than-life Dot was known for her devout Christian faith and hypochondria, as well as her endless cigarette addiction. The actor, who died aged 95 in April, portrayed the chain-smoking Walford matriarch for 35 years and was one of the most iconic figures on the soap. Brown played the chain-smoking matriarch for 35 years
June Brown was best known for her portrayal of Dot Cotton on British favourite soap opera EastEnders. The actress reportedly had over £1million in the bank.
The actress also won some accolades for her work on a soap opera. "You broke me when #ianbeale turned up and finished me off when you buried #dot with #ethel. Just today he tweeted: "Only happened recently but Dot's funeral was so upsetting. June was an adored member of the EastEnders' cast and fans of the show were devastated by her in real life and on screen death. For her services to the industry, June was appointed an MBE in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to drama and to charity. [Express.co.uk](/) that the show "obviously meant a lot to June" and in turn, her family.
Soap fans were devastated to learn of the passing of beloved actress June Brown, who played the iconic Dot Cotton on Eastenders, in April of this year. Today's ...
[June died, aged 95, in April](https://extra.ie/2022/04/04/entertainment/movies-tv/beloved-june-brown-dies) with tributes flooding in for the star. The episode opens with on-screen granddaughter Sonia Fowler (played by Natalie Cassidy), struggling to write her eulogy in the launderette -- where Dot spent most of her time. Soap fans were devastated to learn of the passing of beloved actress June Brown, who played the iconic Dot Cotton on Eastenders, in April of this year.
T. he real-life children of EastEnder's legend June Brown made a surprise cameo appearance at her character Dot Cotton's funeral. There wasn't a dry eye in the ...
Three of Brown’s five adult children – Nim, Sophie and Billy – could be seen sitting on the same row as Dot’s great-nephew Reiss Colwell (played by Jonny Freeman) during the emotional church service. [EastEnders](/topic/eastenders) from 1985 to 2020 and died at the age of 95 in April. Three of Brown’s five adult children could be seen sitting on the same row as Dot’s great-nephew Reiss Colwell
Dot Branning's funeral: EastEnders stars Natalie Cassidy and Shona McGarty pay tribute to June Brown's iconic character in behind-the-scenes look at filming.
Farewell: Also joining to say their goodbyes was Colin Russell (Michael Cashman) and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), who watched on as the horses lead her coffin past No. 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. Ms Brown's family revealed they were with her when she died peacefully, while the BBC urged fans to raise a glass of sweet sherry in her memory. Also joining to say their goodbyes was Colin Russell (Michael Cashman) and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), who watched on as the horses lead her coffin past No. Leading the loving words, Adam Woodyatt said: 'I'm lost for words, something June never was. He later died in 2015 following a fatal heart attack. Together: Appearing at the church was Disa Brien (Jan Graveson) who Dot took care of back in 1991, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) and Mary 'The Punk' Smith (Linda Davidson) who spoke to with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean, pictured right) Appearing at the church was Disa Brien (Jan Graveson) who Dot took care of back in 1991, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) and Mary 'The Punk' Smith (Linda Davidson) who she spoke to with Sharon Watts. Actress June Brown died aged 95 back in April, and floods of tributes from the EastEnders cast came in to gush about the actress. Upsetting: Actress June Brown died aged 95 back in April earlier this year, and floods of tributes from the EastEnders cast came in to gush about the actress Sweet: A horse and carriage was seen ahead of the funeral while pictures of Dot with cast members were also seen at the end [June Brown](/tvshowbiz/june-brown/index.html), was [laid to rest during Monday night's episode](/tvshowbiz/article-11530637/Dot-Cottons-funeral-Iconic-EastEnders-character-rest-veteran-character-makes-shock-return.html) of the show as cast members returned for the scenes.
EASTENDERS star Shona McGarty has revealed her emotional tribute to the late June Brown following Dot Cotton's funeral.Monday night saw the residents.
[Letitia Dean](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9476169/eastenders-letitia-dean-baby/), 55, had [tried to poison him](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/6330535/eastenders-shock-sharon-poisons-ian/). "It’s lovely to be back to see all the friendly faces but it’s hard scenes to film." Fans of the show don’t know who Ian was talking to yet but it won’t be long until all is revealed.
The video, shared to the BBC soap's social media, sees the cast and crew shooting Dot's coffin in a procession around the square as EastEnders stars such as ...
The show also streams on BBC iPlayer. [Jean Slater and her daughter Stacey](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42214675/eastenders-spoilers-slater-story-confirmed-2023/) offering Sonia advice to put in her speech, which [she struggles to write even on the day of the funeral.](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42095376/eastenders-spoilers-amy-whitney-sonia/) "We have had some laughs in between as June would have wanted us to have. I really hope you enjoy the episode. It’s a very, very important episode, which I think you’re all going to love." She continued: "We’re here for three days to film the church side of things and the grave side of things. [EastEnders confirms Jada Lennox return in Christmas episodes](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42198145/eastenders-spoilers-jada-lennox-return-confirmed/) [EastEnders confirms proposal in Lola Pearce Christmas storyline](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42199654/eastenders-spoilers-lola-jay-christmas-story/) [EastEnders explains characters missing Dot Branning funeral](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42220348/eastenders-spoilers-characters-missing-dot-funeral/) [Natalie Cassidy](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42191251/eastenders-spoilers-natalie-cassidy-sonia-future/), [Jacqueline Jossa](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42127057/eastenders-spoilers-jacqueline-jossa-talks-lauren-return/) and Shona McGarty open up about their former co-star. [passed away in April aged 95](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a39626560/eastenders-june-brown-dies-aged-95/). [EastEnders](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/g42196577/eastenders-spoiler-pictures-janine-comeuppance/) has taken fans behind the scenes of one of their most moving episodes, as [old cast members return to pay tribute](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a42196813/eastenders-spoilers-gary-hailes-barry-clark-return-fears/) to Dot Branning at her funeral.