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Tributes pour in for Absolutely Fabulous star Dame June Whitfield who has sadly died aged 93




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Absolutely Fabulous star Dame June Whitfield has sadly passed away at the age of 93.

June was most famous for her roles in Take It From Here, Terry And June and Absolutely Fabulous. According to the Metro, June passed away peacefully on Friday evening.

Her “Ab Fab” co-star Joanna Lumley called the actress “a darling friend”.

She told ITV News: “I am heartbroken to lose such a darling friend and shall never forget her sensational talent, humour and her generosity to us all who had the joy of working with her on Ab Fab. She will always have a most special place in my heart.

June was born in Streatham in 1925, was made an OBE in 1985 and was given a damehood in 2017 for her services to drama and entertainment. RIP

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