TRIBUTES have been paid to actress June Whitfield, who has died at the age of 93, according to her agent.
The actress, born in London in 1925, starred in the BBC sitcom Terry and June opposite Terry Scott, with whom she worked regularly throughout her career.
She also worked on various Tony Hancock radio and TV shows and starred in several Carry On films.
Whitfield garnered a new generation of fans in the role of Mother in another BBC sitcom, Absolutely fabulous.
Meanwhile her radio work included her portrayal of Miss Marple in 12 BBC Radio 4 adaptations of Agatha Christie novels.
Whitfield had a cameo in an episode of Friends and within the last decade had supporting roles in EastEnders and Coronation Street, as well as popular TV shows Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders and Jonathan Creek.
Stars and fans have paid tribute to the actress, with comedian Rory Bremner describing her as ‘graceful & elegant with a real comic glint in her eye’.
RIP June Whitfield- go-to comedy actress for 3 generations, from 60s radio to 70s, 80s, even 90s TV. Always graceful & elegant with a real comic glint in her eye & (absolutely) fabulous timing.
— Rory Bremner (@rorybremner) December 29, 2018
Farewell to a comedy icon. The incomparable Dame June Whitfield has died aged 93. https://t.co/sRPFcdPkWB pic.twitter.com/vg04nLlVB9
— BBC (@BBC) December 29, 2018
We're sorry to learn that Dame June Whitfield - celebrated for her comic roles in Absolutely Fabulous, Terry and June, and numerous Carry On films - has passed away https://t.co/M21cjY9RX9 pic.twitter.com/ry8Zs4mPcj
— BFI (@BFI) December 29, 2018
RIP the fabulously brilliant June Whitfield who has died aged 93. I comedy icon who made so many laugh over a long and glittering career. pic.twitter.com/Wuw939HxTX
— Stuart Antony (@STU_ACTOR) December 29, 2018
Actress Dame June Whitfield, famed for her roles in Absolutely Fabulous and Terry and June, has sadly passed away at the age of 93.
Our thoughts go out to June’s family and friends at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/M5iijkQxx3
— This Morning🎄 (@thismorning) December 29, 2018
Very sad to hear of the death of #JuneWhitfield - one of the nation's most beloved comedy actresses - Carry Ons, Terry & June and too many more to list. Sure she'll be making them laugh in heaven now. pic.twitter.com/gCiZqp1ITB
— JONATHAN SOTHCOTT (@sothcott) December 29, 2018
Rest in peace, Dame June Whitfield.
Lucky enough to chat with her many years ago. Loved the Crazy Gang of Wimbledon and loved her football.
Another part of the patchwork of being a child of the 80's, gone.
Rest in peace, Dame June. ❤️
— Stan Collymore (@StanCollymore) December 29, 2018
Sad to read the passing of Dame June Whitfield. A wonderful talent, proud to have worked with her on The Royal. RIP ❤️
— Michelle Hardwick (@ChelleHardwick) December 29, 2018
Very sad at the news of the death of the wonderful June Whitfield . There was no-one with more warmth or a better ability to just "place" a line ,always an act of utter precision. Hit after hit! Take it from Here Terry and June Absolutely Fabulous over seven decade. A great loss
— JON PLOWMAN (@bimpsonbun1) December 29, 2018
