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Old EastEnders characters return to remember Dot in tribute episode

Past-and-present Albert Square residents return to the show to pay their respects

Wales Online

EastEnders fans struggle to work out how Whitney Dean is related to Dot Cotton

The soap is gearing up to say farewell to one of it's most treasured characters this week. Dot Cotton's character June Brown passed away earlier this year at the age of 95. But as the show prepares for the funeral, some fans were confused about the family ties

Daily Mirror

EastEnders first look as classic cast return to film Dot's funeral - including Lofty and Disa

A number of beloved EastEnders cast members have been pictured making an emotional return to Albert Square, as they bid an on-screen farewell to Dot Branning, played by late actress June Brown

Daily Mirror

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The iconic EastEnders characters returning for Dot Cotton's funeral

Some familiar faces will make a return to Albert Square to pay their last respects

Wales Online

BBC in schedule change as channel airs tribute to EastEnders' June Brown

The veteran actor, who was known and loved for playing chain-smoking Dot Cotton on BBC soap Eastenders, is the subject of a documentary on BBC One this evening

Daily Mirror

June Brown's iconic EastEnders scenes as Dot Cotton - Jim proposal to Nick's heroin death

EastEnders icon Dot Cotton will forever live in soap fans' hearts as one of the best characters of all time

Daily Mirror

June Brown's Dot Cotton best bits on EastEnders as soap legend dies age 95

The soap world is in mourning as it is announced BBC EastEnders' icon June Brown, who played Dot Cotton since 1985, has sadly passed away.

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June Brown: the genius chainsmoking queen of the East End

Brown, who played the beloved Albert Square scandal-monger Dot Cotton, was the most technically gifted EastEnders star – and the only actor in UK soap history to carry an entire episode alone

The Guardian - UK

June Brown's final EastEnders episode as legendary Dot Cotton actress dies aged 95

June Brown's great sense of humour and warmth brought Dot to life on EastEnders as her character gossiped, struggled with her villainous son and tended to those in need

Daily Mirror

Dot Cotton's most memorable storylines as actress June Brown dies, aged 95

From a soap opera first and that heartbreaking moment with Ethel to her final straw with Nick and her lighter 'Mr Oppodopolus' lines

Wales Online

EastEnders Dot Cotton actress June Brown dies at 95 as tributes pour in for beloved soap star

The news of the EastEnders' icon's death has been announced by the BBC

Manchester Evening News

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