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Tragic Fire Claims Life of TV Favorite Anna Karen
5 Aug
Summary
- Actress Anna Karen, known for On the Buses and EastEnders, died in a house fire.
- The fire occurred at her home in Ilford, East London, on February 22, 2022.
- She was 85 years old and had been bed-bound since a fall in 2016.
Actress Anna Karen, celebrated for her roles on "On the Buses" and "EastEnders," died tragically in a house fire at her Ilford, East London home. The blaze occurred on the evening of February 22, 2022, shortly after 10:30 PM. Firefighters responded swiftly, but sadly, Karen, aged 85, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Karen was best known for her role as Olive in the sitcom "On the Buses" and later portrayed Aunt Sal in "EastEnders," the sister of Peggy Mitchell. She had a long and varied television career, appearing in numerous shows. She had been living with a debilitating back injury since a fall in 2016, which had left her bed-bound. Her agent and the EastEnders team expressed deep sorrow, remembering her kindness and unforgettable characters.
