Dame Barbara Windsor dead at 83: Carry On and EastEnders legend dies after brave dementia battle
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DAME Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the iconic Carry On films, has died aged 83.
The much-loved star - affectionately known as Babs - found fame playing a buxom blonde in the bawdy comedies and later became a TV favourite as Peggy Mitchell in the hit BBC soap.
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The TV star - seen here with the Queen in 2001 - was proud of her working class rootsCredit: PA:Press Association
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One of Dame Barbara s most famous scenes was in 1969 s Carry On CampingCredit: Alamy
Prince William calls Dame Barbara Windsor a true national treasure as he hails EastEnders and Carry On icon in moving speech to Christmas pantomime audience after her death aged 83
Prince William delivered a tribute on the stage of the West End s London Palladium ahead of Pantoland show
Barbara Windsor became a household name as buxom blonde in Carry On films and later joined EastEnders
Dame Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer s disease in 2014 and made the news public in 2018
Died at 8.35pm on Thursday at a London care home and her final weeks were typical of how she lived her life
Dame Barbara Windsor dead: EastEnders legend dies at 83 after Alzheimer s battle
EastEnders and Carry On legend Dame Barbara Windsor has died at the age of 83 following her tragic but brave battle against Alzheimer s disease
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