Natalie Cassidy had a “naked hot tub session” with EastEnders legend June Brown while on holiday.
The Sonia Fowler star and Dot Cotton actress June took off their clothes and hopped into a whirlpool bath during a trip overseas.
Natalie, who has played Sonia for almost 30 years, said at the time: “We had so many lovely evenings together. We went to Malta once and we were naked in the hot tub together.”
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June sadly passed away in April 2022, leaving Natalie and the rest of the EastEnders family heartbroken. Natalie, who plays Dot’s step-granddaughter, has since shared her feelings about losing her good friend and co-star June.
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The soap said goodbye to June with a special episode in December 2022 that showed Dot Cotton’s funeral. Natalie had a big part in it as Sonia. Speaking to OK!, Natalie talked about how sad she was when June died. She recalled some funny stories about the telly star and said it was an “honour” to be a big part of the funeral episode.
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Natalie said about losing June: “It was very, very difficult for me, because obviously I’ve lost a dear friend as well as a colleague. She taught me a lot and we had a lot of laughs over the years.” She also spoke of the fun times she had with June, like going on holiday together and having June stay at her house. They would hang out in their pyjamas, drink wine, and learn their lines
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Natalie went on: “When she was 82 years old she’d be partying in a nightclub, and she was just so amazing. We had the best time. “It was an honour to lead that episode [Dot’s funeral] and be at the helm of everything. There was a lot resting on my shoulders, but I think I did her proud.”
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