EastEnders Honors June Brown with Canteen Tribute

EastEnders has honored the late June Brown, who portrayed the iconic Dot Cotton, by renaming the show's on-set canteen. The eatery will now be known as "On The Dot," a tribute to Brown's affection for the canteen. She passed away in 2022 at the age of 95, leaving behind a significant legacy on Albert Square.

Sources indicate that naming the canteen after June was something she would have appreciated, adding a touch of her characteristic humor. Co-stars recall her presence in the canteen, often seen enjoying conversations over cigarettes and tea, holding court with younger cast members.

Colleagues like Michelle Collins and John Altman shared fond memories of Brown, highlighting her vibrant personality and health despite her smoking habit. It was revealed that Brown was uniquely permitted to smoke on set, a privilege that underscored her special status.

The tribute follows a funeral episode screened for her character, Dot, which included her real-life children. June Brown had expressed a wish for her character not to be killed off while she was alive, and her family granted permission for the funeral to be broadcast after her passing.