Celebrities have been taking to social media to pay tribute to June Whitfield, who has sadly passed away aged 93.
The actress, most known for her role as Jennifer Saunders’ mum in Absolutely Fabulous, “died peacefully in her sleep” on Friday night, according to her rep.
A host of famous faces have since paid tribute to June, including her Ab Fab co-star Joanna Lumley.
Joanna 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.”
#JuneWhitfield ‘s incredible career in British comedy stretched all the way from ‘Hancock’s Half Hour’ to ‘Absolutely Fabulous’. She was always there, always being brilliant. @ferrifrump wrote June one of the funniest lines in television history… https://t.co/zFeBkCgksY
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) December 29, 2018
Meanwhile, David Walliams wrote on Twitter: “#JuneWhitfield’s incredible career in British comedy stretched all the way from ‘Hancock’s Half Hour’ to ‘Absolutely Fabulous’. She was always there, always being brilliant.”
Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick tweeted:”‘Sad to read the passing of Dame June Whitfield. A wonderful talent, proud to have worked with her on The Royal. RIP.”
Comedian Miranda Hart wrote: “So very sad. I once sent a letter to many actors as a budding (I mean desperate) comedy actor to ask for sponsorship for the Edinburgh Festival. Dame June replied. Fifteen years later when I met her she had all my letters and the notes of the show she sponsored. I cried then too.”
Spice Girls Emma Bunton also added: “So sad this evening. Such an incredible lady with the warmest heart. I was so nervous working with her but she had a way of making you feel comfortable and special. Thank you Dame June Whitfield.”
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
So very sad. I once sent a letter to many actors as a budding (I mean desperate) comedy actor to ask for sponsorship for the Edinburgh Festival. Dame June replied. Fifteen years later when I met her she had all my letters and the notes of the show she sponsored. I cried then too. https://t.co/oaGXd7ick4
— Miranda Hart (@mermhart) December 29, 2018
So sad this evening. Such an incredible lady with the warmest heart. I was so nervous working with her but she had a way of making you feel comfortable and special
Thank you Dame June Whitfield ???? https://t.co/fBl0wlTLZR— Emma Bunton (@EmmaBunton) December 29, 2018
