EastEnders legend June Brown, 91, looks frail as she lights a cigarette on a street step
She recently renewed her contract to remain as beloved EastEnders character Dot Cotton for another year.
And June Brown was taking a well-deserved break from a casual stroll in London to light up a cigarette in London.
The soap actress, 91, was seen resting in a doorway while enjoying her cigarette.
Taking a break: EastEnders' June Brown, 91, lit a cigarette as she enjoyed some down time in London recently.
June wore a teal jumper and patterned knee-length skirt, paired with black embellished ballet flats.
The soap stalwart rummaged around in a soft white handbag for her cigarettes and sat back for a quick puff before getting back up to her feet.
The star's outing comes a few months after she signed a new contract to remain on EastEnders, believed to be for one year.
Her current contract ended in March and the actress told bosses that she plans on going nowhere.
Chilled: June wore a teal jumper and patterned knee-length skirt, paired with black embellished ballet flats.
Lighting up: The soap stalwart rummaged around in a soft white handbag for her cigarettes and sat back for a quick puff before getting back up to her feet.
June told Digital Spy: 'I'm delighted that EastEnders have allowed me to keep playing Dot whilst also accommodating me to take on other work opportunities.'
A source told The Mirror: 'June is still an exceptional actress and a true pro who can still make or break a scene.
'The BBC bosses want her in EastEnders as long as she feels able to deliver - and there's no question she can still deliver the goods.'
Another source told The Sun: 'BBC bosses know June has a huge fan base and she’s a big draw for older viewers.
Iconic: The star's outing comes a few months after she signed a new contract to remain on EastEnders, believed to be for one year.
'She’s a real character and the rest of the cast and crew love her too. They want her to be on the show as long as she feels comfortable acting, so they are delighted she has agreed to renew her contract.'
EastEnders told MailOnline at the time they do not discuss contracts.
June has portrayed her chain-smoking Christian character in two big stints since 1985, and she is said to enjoy her time in Albert Square 'immensely'.
On her way: June told Digital Spy : 'I'm delighted that EastEnders have allowed me to keep playing Dot whilst also accommodating me to take on other work opportunities'.
June first stepped foot in Walford in 1985 and remained on the soap until 1993, when June quit after being unhappy about her co-star Peter Dean (Pete Beale) being given the chop.
In the soap, Dot moved away from Albert Square, but June returned in 1997 and has remained on the show since, aside from a six-month break in 2012 to write her autobiography.
The actress - who turns 92 in February - hasn't been seen on screen much of late, and earlier this year she appeared on 100 Years Younger in 21 Days.
Stalwart: June has portrayed her chain-smoking Christian character in two big stints since 1985, and she is said to enjoy her time in Albert Square 'immensely'.
And June Brown was taking a well-deserved break from a casual stroll in London to light up a cigarette in London.
The soap actress, 91, was seen resting in a doorway while enjoying her cigarette.
June wore a teal jumper and patterned knee-length skirt, paired with black embellished ballet flats.
The soap stalwart rummaged around in a soft white handbag for her cigarettes and sat back for a quick puff before getting back up to her feet.
The star's outing comes a few months after she signed a new contract to remain on EastEnders, believed to be for one year.
Her current contract ended in March and the actress told bosses that she plans on going nowhere.
June told Digital Spy: 'I'm delighted that EastEnders have allowed me to keep playing Dot whilst also accommodating me to take on other work opportunities.'
A source told The Mirror: 'June is still an exceptional actress and a true pro who can still make or break a scene.
'The BBC bosses want her in EastEnders as long as she feels able to deliver - and there's no question she can still deliver the goods.'
Another source told The Sun: 'BBC bosses know June has a huge fan base and she’s a big draw for older viewers.
'She’s a real character and the rest of the cast and crew love her too. They want her to be on the show as long as she feels comfortable acting, so they are delighted she has agreed to renew her contract.'
EastEnders told MailOnline at the time they do not discuss contracts.
June has portrayed her chain-smoking Christian character in two big stints since 1985, and she is said to enjoy her time in Albert Square 'immensely'.
June first stepped foot in Walford in 1985 and remained on the soap until 1993, when June quit after being unhappy about her co-star Peter Dean (Pete Beale) being given the chop.
In the soap, Dot moved away from Albert Square, but June returned in 1997 and has remained on the show since, aside from a six-month break in 2012 to write her autobiography.
The actress - who turns 92 in February - hasn't been seen on screen much of late, and earlier this year she appeared on 100 Years Younger in 21 Days.
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