Eastenders & Desmond Actress Mona Hammond Dies Aged 91

Former EastEnders and Desmond actress, Mona Hammond has unfortunately died at aged 91. She was best known for her role as Blossom Jackson in the long-running BBC soap.

She first debuted in the hit series, Eastenders and stepped foot onto the Albert Square set back in 1994 for her role as Blossom and stayed until 1997, however somewhat recently she did return in 2010 for two episodes.

Mona has previously worked in the TV industry spanning over many different shows, including roles in The Crouches and The Sweeney and Juliet Bravo. She also played a part in the rival series of Eastenders, Coronation Street for a small period of time.

Some colleagues and fans left tribute messages for Mona on social media and they are as follows:Red Dwarf and Death in Paradise star Danny John-Jules wrote: "Yesterday we lost a #WindrushLegend #MonaHammond All praise to Ladies of the #VisitMona Group Who tirelessly made sure that Mona was well looked after from the moment she went into care, her 'Final Curtain'. RIP"

Actress Kathy Burke wrote: "I'm so lucky to have seen Mona in loads of theatre productions in the 80's/early 90's. Always a massive favourite with audiences, she could blow the roof off with her genius comic timing. RIP Magnificent Mighty Mona."Actress and author Meera Syal added: "I was lucky enough to share a stage with her in a production of Blood Wedding-phenomenal actress and human being. Rest In Power."

Fan Marverine Cole wrote: "Oh gosh. How very sad. She graced our screens for years, bringing immense joy. May god rest her." Bonnie wrote: "Sad times about Mona Hammond, I always remember her from Desmond's but she was always a familiar face on tv (and what a great face)."