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EastEnders Star Barbara Windsor Dies Aged 83

Barbara Windsor has passed away at the age of 83. The actress was best known for playing iconic Quee...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:04 PM - 11 Dec 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

EastEnders Star Barbara Windsor Dies Aged 83

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

6:04 PM - 11 Dec 2020

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Barbara Windsor has passed away at the age of 83.

The actress was best known for playing iconic Queen Vic landlady Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, and for her role in the Carry On films.

She had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2014 and moved into a care home earlier this year.

Jennifer Gannon and Joe O'Shea paid tribute to her career in our weekly TV slot.

They also spoke about Coronation Street, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this week, and looked back at some of their favourite moments from over the years.

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