EastEnders actress Edna Dore dies at 92 NEWS


EastEnders actress Edna Dore dies at 92

The actress who played battleaxe Mo Butcher in BBC's hit soap EastEnders, Edna Dore has died aged 92.



The actress, who played Mike Reid's mother between 1988 and 1990 died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, the BBC reported today.

Edna's agent, Belinda Wright paid tribute to the much-loved actress, saying that she'd known her for over 30 years and that "she was a wonderful actress and great fun".

Paul O'Grady, who in 2003 starred opposite Edna in BBC's comedy Eyes Down, also paid tribute, saying that she was "a remarkable lady", adding "I've never had so many laughs, she was a bundle of fun."

Edna is survived by her son, Michael.

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