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Natalie Cassidy on tragic death of EastEnders pal: 'I've lost a dear friend'

EXCLUSIVE: When EastEnders legend June Brown passed away in 2022, her on-screen stepdaughter, Natalie Cassidy, was left devastated as the pair shared a strong bond

EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy has opened up on the tragic loss of her longtime co-star and friend, June Brown, who passed away in April 2022, aged 95. EastEnders paid tribute to June in December 2022 as they aired emotional scenes of Dot Cotton's funeral, which Natalie was heavily involved in, as Sonia. During an exclusive chat with OK!, Natalie opened up on the devastating death of June, as she shared some hilarious anecdotes about the TV legend, as well as saying it was an "honour" to lead the episode about Dot's funeral.

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