June Brown

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.

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. In a scene ...

They both arrived in 1985, the soap's first year, and their relationship went onto become iconic. Time and time again, Dot forgave her tearaway son who killed ...

So I turned back to the conversation with other guests at the table, which was right next to the pool. I took her in my arms and got her out, thanking June profoundly.” He added: “God bless June, I’ll always feel indebted to her.” A little later we were interrupted by a splash and June, who was facing the pool, said ‘I think that was Rosanna, dear’. Like her character, June was loved by many people and was very sociable with the crew. For example, John recalls asking a line that said “would you mind putting on the kettle mother” to be altered. “My real mother said she looked more like my mother than she did!” He continued: “It was such a joy to work with her. She was quite spiritual- she definitely believed in a higher power, something more than we know, perhaps. She was older than me so she was more experienced - she’d guide me sometimes, say, ‘slow down a bit on that, dear’. June was a real stickler for the script being right.” “She was a dear friend, someone I could confide in, and probably my second mother really." When it comes to Dot Cotton and Nasty Nick, the phrase ‘the apple never falls far from the tree’ could not be further from the truth. Time and time again, Dot forgave her tearaway son who killed four people and had a heroin addiction.

June Brown, the iconic matriarch of EastEnders, the TV soap that has been running for almost 37 years since 1985, was laid to rest in an episode, ...

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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