Veteran actress Diane Langton, known for her roles as June Snell in Only Fools and Horses, Nana McQueen in Hollyoaks and Ruby Rowan in Heartbeat, has passed away at the age of 77. With a career spanning over six decades, she appeared in numerous iconic British shows, including EastEnders.
Her agent, Shane Collins, confirmed the news of her passing on Wednesday, stating, "I am sad to say that Diane Langton passed away this morning." Born in Somerset, Langton began her acting career in 1959 with a small role in the Carry On film Carry On Teacher. She went on to feature in various TV shows, including the Carry On Laughing series, before landing recurring roles in popular comedies and dramas.
In the 1980s, she played June Snell in two episodes of Only Fools And Horses, starring alongside Sir David Jason as Del Boy's ex. The following decade, she appeared as Bev Williams in BBC soap EastEnders.
Langton joined the cast of Hollyoaks in 2007, playing the lovable Nana McQueen, a member of the show's most beloved family. She initially left the show in 2009 but returned in 2012, reports the Mirror.
Soap star Diane Parish, renowned for her role as Nana McQueen in Hollyoaks, has had a lasting impact on the show from 2007 right up to her recent passing. In a tribute to her enduring career, her agent Shane Collins said: "Diane had a rich and remarkable career appearing on Stage, in Films, and on television, including playing the iconic Nana Mqueen in Hollyoaks from 2007 to the present day."
He continued by sharing details of her impressive beginnings, "Diane trained at the Corona Academy and started her professional career as a dancer, touring with ballet companies throughout Europe, followed by appearances on That Was the Week That Was and The London Palladium."
