Diane Langton dead: Hollyoaks Nana McQueen icon & Only Fools and Horses star dies aged 77 as tributes pour in

HOLLYOAKS and Only Fools and Horses star Diane Langton has died aged 77.

The star - who had her big break in Carry On Teacher in 1959 - passed away this morning, her agent has confirmed.

A statement from agent Shane Collins said: "I am sad to say that Diane Langton passed away this morning."

The star, from Somerset, had a long career on screen, including TV spin off Carry On Laughing in 1975 and film sequel Carry On England in 1976.

She had a recurring role as June Snell - a former girlfriend of Del Boy (David Jason) - in cherished BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses, appearing in two episodes in the 1980s.

Diane also appeared in Beeb soap EastEnders as Bev Williams and had stints in The Bill and Heartbeat before joining the cast of Channel 4's Hollyoaks from 2007 as Marlena 'Nana' McQueen.

She initially left in 2009 but returned in 2012, before leaving again in 2023, only to return last year.

Championing her incredible career, agent Mr Collins commented: "Diane had a rich and remarkable career appearing on Stage, in Films, and on television, including playing the iconic Nana McQueen in Hollyoaks from 2007 to the present day."

He added: "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."