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EastEnders star leaves HUGE sum of money in her will after her death last year aged 89


The actress - who played Peggy Mitchell's pal Olive Woodhouse in Albert Square from 2007 to 2010 -  passed away in January 2023 at the age of 89.

Sylvia donated £5,000 to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art school, a prestigious acting college, and £2,000 each to charities Intermission and Age UK. The actress - who played Peggy Mitchell's pal Olive Woodhouse in Albert Square from 2007 to 2010 - passed away in January last year (Pictured in TV show The Saint in 1963) Sylvia (right) also featured alongside the likes of Sir Cliff Richard in Expresso Bongo and before later working with Dame Helen Mirren in hit film The Queen

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