EXCLUSIVE: EastEnders’ Letitia Dean, 54, and Gillian Taylforth, 67, opt for stylish all-black looks as they film Dot Cotton’s funeral
They’ve previously stunned viewers with their glamorous soap appearances.
And EastEnders stars Letitia Dean, 54, and Gillian Taylforth, 67, both displayed their chic sense of style as they filmed Dot Cotton’s funeral on Wednesday.
The actresses, who play Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale respectively, were both dressed in sombre attire as they filmed Dot’s final farewell, following the death of actress June Brown in April.
Emotional: EastEnders stars Letitia Dean, 54, and Gillian Taylforth, 67, both displayed their chic sense of style as they filmed Dot Cotton’s funeral on Wednesday
Showing her recent makeover, Letitia cut a chic figure in a black wool coat with a fur-lined collar as she linked arms with Gillian for the scenes.
The longtime soap star teamed her outfit with a velvet headband with a netted detailing.
Meanwhile Gillian opted for a wide brimmed hat and a polka dot silk scarf, teamed with leather gloves as she filmed the scenes.
Sad scenes: The actresses, who play Sharon Watts and Kathy Beale respectively, were both dressed in sombre attire as they filmed Dot’s final farewell
Glam: Showing her recent makeover, Letitia cut a chic figure in a black wool coat with a fur-lined collar as she linked arms with Gillian for the scenes
Stylish: The longtime soap star teamed her outfit with a velvet headband with a netted detailing
Perfect: Meanwhile Gillian opted for a wide brimmed hat and a polka dot silk scarf, teamed with leather gloves as she filmed the scenes
It comes just hours after EastEnders bosses confirmed the full line-up of former stars returning to Walford for Dot’s funeral.
The BBC soap unveiled six actors that would be reprising their roles for the special tribute episode which sees Albert Square residents say a final goodbye to the beloved launderette worker.
Among those returning is Jacqueline Jossa, who played Dot’s granddaughter Lauren Branning and said it was a ‘no-brainer’ to return, and Tom Watt, who portrayed ‘Lofty’.
While completing the line-up of returning actors are Colin Russell (Lord Michael Cashman CBE), Barry Clark (Gary Hailes) , Mary ‘the punk’ Smith (Linda Davidson) and Disa O’Brien (Jan Graveson).
They’re coming back! It comes just hours after EastEnders bosses confirmed the full line-up of former stars returning to Walford for Dot’s funeral
It was previously revealed that soap bosses were working on a tribute for EastEnders legend June Brown, who died in April of this year at the age of 95.
The beloved character of Dot left the show in January 2020 to go to Ireland with her grandson Charlie.
She portrayed the role of Dot for 35 years, and was part of the Branning clan after marrying character Jim Branning in 2002.
Plans: It was previously revealed that soap bosses were working on a tribute for EastEnders legend June Brow n, who died in April of this year at the age of 95
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