Barbara Windsor Has Died

So sad to hear Dame Barbara Windsor has passed away aged 83.

Dame Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, has died aged 83.

— LBC News (@LBCNews) December 11, 2020

Terrible news. Grew up watching EastEnders so the character of Peggy was a massive part of my childhood. She will be missed.

Sad but was inevitable unfortunately.

Obviously sad for those who knew her and EastEnders fans, but in many ways not the worst of news considering her worsening dementia from which she is now free.

Also, 83 isn't a bad innings anyway.

Sad news. On a coverage point - an unusual time for it to be announced?

Seeing footage of Barbara Windsor with her husband Scott at Downing Street last year and it was very sad to watch.

Unusual, but not unheard of. IIRC, Stephen Hawking's death was announced in the early hours of the morning.

Incredibly sad news but also good to know she and her loved ones no longer have to cope with this dreadful disease.

I was only watching Cor Blimey last weekend. A must see for any Barbara/Carry On fan.

Just speculation, but it may have been embargoed until after the papers went to press to give them a chance to give her proper coverage in the Saturdays - no doubt there will be "commemorative issues" with full front page spreads and tribute pull-outs, whereas if it was released in the stop press it would have been a one-paragraph "quick crib some copy from the pre-written obit" job.

Very sad news. No doubt we can expect a tribute at the end of tonight’s episode of EastEnders. Even an airing of Peggy’s Theme would be a fitting tribute.