Anna Karen was a British-South African actress and model best known for playing Olive in the sitcom On the Buses and Aunt Sal in EastEnders on a recurring basis from 1996 to 2017.
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Anna Karen reprised the role of Olive in The Rag Trade and had roles in two Carry On films, those being Carry On Camping and Carry On Loving.
Who Was Anna Karen’s Boyfriend?
In January 2016, Anna Karen had a fall at her home in Ilford and broke her back, leaving her sofa-bound for eight weeks to recover. Despite the fall, Anna Karen still filmed scenes for Peggy’s death in EastEnders in March 2016 and again in May 2016; when the scenes were broadcast, she was seen with a walking frame.
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Anna Karen was later seen in a wheelchair during her final sceneannas in EastEnders in January 2017 and also at Windsor’s funeral in January 2021, which would be her final public appearance.
Anna Karen died in a house fire in Ilford, London, on 22 February 2022, at the age of 85.
Was Anna Karen Married?
Anna Karen was married to actor/comedian Terry Duggan from 1967 until his death in 2008. Although Anna Karen has no children of her own, she brought up Duggan’s daughter, Gloria, from his first marriage.
Who Was Anna Karen’s Boyfriend?
Anna Karen was married and aside her marriage, she was not known to be involved in a romantic relationship with any other person.
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