Gay icon Dame Barbara Windsor, the
Eastenders and
Carry On star best known for portraying Peggy Mitchell, has passed away at the age of 83.
According to
The Guardian, in a statement Friday (11 December), Windsor’s husband Scott Mitchell said: “It is with deep sadness that I can confirm that my darling wife Barbara passed away at 8.35 pm on Thursday, 10 December, at a London care home.
“Her passing was from Alzheimer’s/dementia and Barbara eventually died peacefully and I spent the last seven days by her side.
“Myself, her family and friends will remember Barbara with love, a smile and affection for the many years of her love, fun, friendship and brightness she brought to all our lives and the entertainment she gave to so many thousands of others during her career.