Updated / Friday, 11 Dec 2020
12:27
Barbara Windsor: 1937 - 2020
Comedian David Walliams called Barbara Windsor the unofficial Queen of England, an icon treasured by the nation as he paid tribute the actress who has died aged 83.
The actress, known for her work in the Carry On films before becoming a household name playing Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders, died on Thursday evening, her husband Scott Mitchell said. Goodbye Dame Babs. You were my first love as a child in the Carry On films & I will love you forever. Working with you, spending time with you & being your friend was one of the greatest thrills of my life. The unofficial Queen of England, an icon treasured by the nation. David pic.twitter.com/Jj3cMITlFq
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