Archers star Jun. Spencer dies, aged 105

The Archers radio star June Spencer dies aged 105
June Spencer, who played matriarch Peggy in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama The Archers from 1951 until her retirement in 2022, has died at the age of 105. A statement said she died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of Friday.
Queen Camilla pays tribute to 'much loved' June Spencer as The Archers legend dies at 105
Queen Camilla has paid tribute to the late June Spencer - best known for her long-running role on BBC Radio 4's the Archers - who passed away recently, aged 105
The Archers veteran June Spencer, who played Peggy Woolley, dies aged 105
Actress June Spencer, who played Peggy Woolley on BBC Radio 4’s The Archers for more than 60 years, has died at the age of 105, the BBC has said. The actress was one of the longest-serving members of a radio serial cast in the world.
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June Spencer, who played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4's long-running drama The Archers from 1951 until 2022, has died at the age of 105. She celebrated her 100th birthday while still a member of the cast, and retired aged103.
June Spencer: The Archers star dies, aged 105
Actor June Spencer, who delighted listeners to The Archers – including royalty – for decades with her role as strong-minded Peggy Woolley, has died at the age of 105.She was the last surviving member of the original cast of the BBC Radio 4 serial.
June Spencer, actress who played the Ambridge matriarch Peggy in The Archers for 70 years
June Spencer, who has died aged 105, became one of the best known voices on BBC radio as Peggy Woolley (née Perkins, formerly Archer) in The Archers for more than 60 years; Clement Attlee was still prime minister when she began and by the time she retired in 2022,
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June Spencer, who has died aged 105, was the last surviving original cast member of The Archers. For nearly 70 years, she played Peggy Woolley in the long-running radio drama: one of the best-loved matriarchs in British broadcasting.
Queen says Archers star June Spencer was ‘much-loved part of people’s lives’
The Queen has said The Archers actress June Spencer will be “greatly missed” following her death aged 105. Spencer had played matriarch Peggy Woolley in the BBC Radio 4 show since its first episode in 1951,
June Spencer death: The Archers star dies, aged 105
Spencer was best known for playing Peggy Woolley in the BBC 4 Radio show for a total of 62 years, starting with the very first episode in 1951. The actor left the radio soap three years later to raise her children,
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