Her birth sign was Scorpio and was of white ethnicity. Terry and June began on BBC1 in 1979 and ran until 1987 - a huge success.
Get 20% off Lindex baby and kids' clothing - here's what we're snapping up! She was made a dame in the 2017 Birthday Honours for her services to drama and entertainment in a career spanning eight decades. Lived for many years in Wimbledon, south west London, before moving to sheltered accommodation in Kingston-upon-Thames, in 2015. Younger sister of John Whitfield (b. You will be remembered because you were so GREAT." Reverend Debbie Smith, who led the service, said: ‘We are holding the balance between June as just a wonderful woman who was part of this community and contributed wonderfully, as well as having a public face as well.’, She told the congregation: ‘She is remembered as an adorable, much-loved woman, known as a national treasure, a role model to many.’, The order of service featured an engagement photograph of Dame June with husband Tim Aitchison, who died in 2001, Suzy Aitchison (left), daughter of June Whitfield, arrived at All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex, for the funeral of her mother earlier today, Jennifer Saunders (left) arrived at All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex, for the funeral of actress June Whitfield earlier this afternoon, Joanna Lumley (centre) and Julia Sawalha (left) arrived at All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex for the funeral, Shock as Ab Fab actress Dame June Whitfield dies aged 93…, Dame June Whitfield sounded cheery and cheeky when she rang…, She was the Queen of comedy who starred with absolutely…. - IMDb Mini Biography By:
She said she was happy to be a supporting actress to comedians, and never wanted to star in a show of her own, because the stress of starring in their shows had caused the illnesses and deaths of so many comedians with whom she'd worked.
One of her earliest experiences was working with Wilfred Pickles, whose great comic talent and gift for timing made quite an impression on her.She became a household name on the radio comedy "Take It From Here" in 1953, a time when radio was far more popular than television. Both were born and raised in Wick, Scotland. 1922).
June was appointed an OBE in the 1985 Birthday Honours, CBE in 1998 and finally became a Dame in 2017 for her services to drama and entertainment. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. June started her career in radio in the 1940s with Wilfred Pickles. Played Miss Marple in BBC Radio 4 adaptations between 1993 and 2001.
Having appeared in an episode of French & Saunders in 1988, from 1992 June Whitfield played Mother/Gran in Jennifer Saunders' sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. Dame June's agent said that she had passed away peacefully in her sleep. Other famous faces among the 300 mourners were actress Nerys Hughes and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. Since 2000, Whitfield has appeared in The Royal, Midsomer Murders, Marple (as Mrs Lancaster), New Tricks and Last of the Summer Wine, which she joined in 2005. ‘The funeral was touching beyond words, funerals are always touching because the person is actually there and so many people have said they have the feeling she hasn’t gone, her spirit was there, funny, generous and lovely.’. Television producer, Jon Plowman, who worked on episodes of Absolutely Fabulous and the 2016 film version, tweeted to say he was "very sad" to hear about the death.
[on her role in drama film. She said: ‘Mum was not special, she was very special, not because she was super-talented and fantastic but in spite of it. ‘It doesn’t feel like she has gone anywhere and I was extremely moved as she was taken out of the church to the music of Judy Garland – it was like she was dancing out of the church. Her wicker casket was covered in bright flowers and the poem She Is Gone by David Harkins was read by Dame June’s granddaughter, Bianca Quinn, before a eulogy by Roy Hudd with whom Dame June appeared on radio for many years. She played a regular character in Last of the Summer Wine and a recurring character in The Green Green Grass. I will always be grateful that she agreed to be in Ab Fab and even more grateful that she became a dear friend.
This was followed by a eulogy by Ms Aitchison, referred to by her married name of Suzy Quinn, called Memories of Mum. In 2010, Whitfield was signed for a short appearance on ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Five years later in 1992, Julian Clary created Terry and Julian, a Channel 4 sitcom which spoofed the title of Terry and June, and Whitfield made an appearance in one episode. Her wicker coffin (pictured above) was carried out of the church following the service which took place earlier today, The flower-covered coffin was loaded onto a hearse after the church service, which Dame June’s family said they wanted to be ‘a celebration of her life’, Joanna Lumley (left), Julia Sawalha (centre) and Jennifer Saunders (right) were all smiles as they left the celebration of Dame June’s life, Friends and family members including Julia Sawalha (pictured) gathered outside the church following the service. But she nearly didn't accept the role. [29], Whitfield played Miss Marple in 12 BBC Radio 4 adaptations of novels by Agatha Christie. She was the subject of This Is Your Life on two occasions, in April 1976, when she was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at her home in Wimbledon, and in March 1995, when Michael Aspel surprised her at the BBC Television Centre. She was awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to Drama and Entertainment in London, England. Later the same year, they appeared together in the first series of Terry and June. In the portion of the show known as "The Glums" she played Eth, fiancee of the dim Ron Glum (played by Bentley). For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. In 2011 she played Margaret Rutherford in the BBC Radio 4 play A Monstrous Vitality, Andy Merriman's radio adaptation of his biography of Rutherford, A Dreadnought with Good Manners. June married Tim in 1955.
In 1994, June Whitfield was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Comedy Awards, and, in 1998, she was upgraded to a CBE. Her big break was a lead in the BBC Light Programme radio comedy Take It from Here from 1953.
Edina argues with her family over her weight in iconic Absolutely fabulous moment, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Terry and June ran for 65 episodes until 1987. The star's agent broke the news, and said that she "passed away peacefully" on Friday night.
[1], Fellow Absolutely Fabulous actress Jennifer Saunders paid tribute to the "extraordinary grace" of Whitfield and said she would "hugely" miss her "dear friend". Whitfield starred in a Comedy Playhouse sitcom pilot called Happy Ever After (1974) alongside Scott. Jennifer Saunders, who also starred in the popular comedy, said: ‘It was absolutely marvellous, which was so typical of June, perfectly judged, we all had happy tears of joy. Dame June Whitfield was a constant presence in British post-war comedy. [23], Whitfield was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1985 Birthday Honours, Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1998 Birthday Honours, and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to drama and entertainment. In 1998, Whitfield played the housekeeper in the London-set episode of Friends "The One with Ross's Wedding, Part Two" and voiced a character in an episode of the animated comedy series Rex the Runt.
@ferrifrump wrote June one of the funniest lines in television history. Actress June Whitfield has died aged 93. Television roles soon followed, including appearances with Tony Hancock throughout his television career.
Everything June did was perfectly measured.
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In 1992 she appeared in Carry on Columbus (1992), a failed attempt to resurrect the Carry On series. June Whitfield as Miss Marple.
Dec 30, 2018 13:02 GMT, Absolutely Fabulous actress June Whitfield has died at the age of 93. In 1966, Whitfield played the leading role in the television sitcom Beggar My Neighbour which ran for three series. Bye-bye Gran." [5], Whitfield appeared in the Doctor Who two-part episode, "The End of Time", that aired over the Christmas/New Year period of 2009–2010. Her first big break was a lead role in the radio comedy Take It From Here, and television followed, including appearances with Tony Hancock throughout his television career. In 1966, Whitfield played her first television sitcom role, in Beggar My Neighbour, and this ran for two years.