There really aren't that many role models for women ageing truthfully and independently, she was a treasure.
Oh wow, that’s such a good point, and so beautifully put.
I remember when June Brown was a guest on Graham Norton’s original chat show, it was 2002, and she was AMAZING.
She was wearing a gorgeous outfit, drink in one hand, and a long cigarette holder in the other. I think anyone who saw it would become a fan of hers then if they weren’t already. She was so interesting and funny, all “oh
DARLING!” and dramatic eye-rolls.