Eastenders will say farewell to a cast icon later this year with a special episode. June Brown who played Dot Branning, previously known as Dot Cotton, passed away in April.
Now the BBC soap has revealed what will happen to the much loved character. In a Facebook post on the BBC Eastenders page it announced: "#EastEnders will be saying an emotional goodbye to the iconic Dot Branning later this year when news reaches the residents of Albert Square that Dot has sadly passed away.
"In a very special episode airing this winter, Dot’s family and friends will come together for her funeral to say goodbye to their beloved Dot. The character is currently residing in Ireland but as per Dot’s wishes, her funeral will be held in Walford, the place she always called home. Dot is one of the Squares most adored faces and her family and friends will be sure to give her the send-off she so very well deserves."
