Una Stubbs dead at 84 – TV legend who starred in Eastenders, Worzel Gummidge and Sherlock dies after long illness

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A POPULAR British actress who starred in EastEnders has died at the age of 84.

Actress Una Stubbs was best known for roles in the film Summer Holiday and in the BBC sitcoms Till Death Us Do Part and In Sickness And In Health.

Her agent confirmed she passed away peacefully this afternoon at home in Edinburgh.

Una’s agent told the BBC the veteran actress had been ill for a few months.

In a statement released Thursday afternoon, her family said: “Mum passed away quietly today with her family around her, in Edinburgh. We ask for privacy and understanding at this most difficult and sad of times.”

Her last role saw her play Mrs Hudson in the BBC’s Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.

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