The BBC has announced that Walford will air a funeral episode for Dot Cotton following June Brown’s passing. June Brown, who portrayed Dot Cotton for almost 30 years, passed away in April at the age of 95. Residents of Albert Square will attend her character’s television funeral. Brown was the first actress to carry an entire episode of EastEnders on her own.
The BBC has announced that a special episode of EastEnders will pay tribute to the late June Brown.
The people of Albert Square will gather for the funeral of her character Dot Branning, who moved to Ireland in 2020 after leaving Walford.
Brown, who passed away at her home in April at the age of 95, portrayed Dot Cotton, the chain-smoking laundromat attendant, for more than three decades.
In 2008, she was the first actor to carry an entire episode by herself.
Brown, who died at home in April at the age of 95, portrayed the laundromat helper Dot Cotton for more than three decades.
This winter, EastEnders will air a special episode in which her former neighbors find out about her death.
According to the BBC, Dot’s funeral will be place in Walford, per her desires, and it will be a suitable send-off.
Chris Clenshaw, the show’s executive producer, stated, “For a long time, no one could even contemplate saying goodbye to Dot, a legendary character who will go down in television history and be adored forever.
June was always insistent that she didn’t want Dot’s time to end while she was still with us, but she also understood that EastEnders would say their goodbyes to Dot at the appropriate time.
He continued, “Unfortunately, the moment has come, and we are committed to giving the audience, who has cherished Dot for so many years, the tribute she so richly deserves.”
This winter, EastEnders will air a special episode in which her former neighbors find out about her death.
Brown joins the serial opera in the 40th episode of 1985. She took a hiatus from 1993 until 1997.
She was awarded an OBE in 2021 for her contributions to theater and philanthropy.