June Whitfield dies aged 93

[Barrett487]

Another legend passes. RIP June

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-46712694

Dame June Whitfield - celebrated for her comic roles in BBC sitcom Terry and June and cult favourite Absolutely Fabulous - has died aged 93.

The London-born actress was a regular fixture on TV and radio for six decades, starring in Carry On films, Hancock's Half Hour, and even Friends.

At 89, she appeared in EastEnders as Sister Ruth, a nun with a secret about Kat Slater. At 92, she was made a dame.

Her agent said she died peacefully on Friday night.

Tributes to her long and successful career in comedy are being made on Twitter.

Julia Sawalha, who played her strait-laced granddaughter in Absolutely Fabulous, said Whitfield had been a "great source of inspiration" to her as a young actress but was "far too humble to accept my adoration".

Jane Horrocks, who played the ditzy character Bubble in the comedy, said her former co-star was a "wonderful lady", who was "versatile, funny and generous".

Impressionist Rory Bremner called Whitfield the "go-to comedy actress for three generations".

[alfie]

And she was a fanatical Wimbledon supporter (the old Wimbledon that is)

[Lighthouse]

Grew up listening to her and watching her many comic performances. Both comic and as the 'straight woman' to many a comedian. A wonderful actress.