The Archers star June Spencer has died, aged 105.
Spencer was best known for playing Peggy Woolley in the BBC 4 Radio show for a total of 62 years, beginning in 1951. The actor left the radio soap in 1953, before returning nine years later until her retirement in 2022.
Her family shared a statement revealing that Spencer died peacefully in her sleep on Friday (8 November).
“Her family would like to pay particular tribute and thanks to the staff team at Liberham Lodge, who so lovingly cared for her in the last two years,” the statement read.
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